Pearls of the Deep
Perličky na dně
Synopsis
A quintet of vignettes based on short stories by Bohumil Hrabal: an eventful trip to the motorcycle races results in drunkenness, long-winded discussions, and death; two elderly men create false biographies; insurance agents visit an eccentric painter/goat farmer and his mother; guests at a wedding reception remain oblivious to outlying misery; and a working-class boy romances a Roma girl.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Pavla Maršálková
Mother (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Ferdinand Krůta
Father František (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Alois Vachek
Disabled Man (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Emil Iserle
Uncle (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Miroslav Nohýnek
Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Slávka Španková
Lover (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Bohumil Hrabal
Spectator (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Jiří Menzel
Cyclist (segment "Smrt pana Baltazara")
Miloš Čtrnáctý
Patient, Former Singer (segment "Podvodníci")
František Havel
Patient, Former Journalist (segment "Podvodníci")
Josef Hejl
Barber (segment "Podvodníci")
Jan Vašák
Attendand (segment "Podvodníci")
Jiří Reichl
Young Man with Fracture (segment "Podvodníci")
Bohumil Hrabal
Man by the House (segment "Podvodníci")
Josefa Pechlátová
Mother (segment "Dům radosti")
Václav Žák
Painter (segment "Dům radosti")
Ivan Vyskočil
Insurance Agent (segment "Dům radosti")
Antonín Pokorný
Insurance Agent (segment "Dům radosti")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Věra Chytilová, Jaromil Jireš, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm, Jiří Menzel
- Screenplay & Story
- Bohumil Hrabal, Věra Chytilová, Jaromil Jireš, Jiří Menzel, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm
- Original Score
- Jan Klusák, Jiří Šust
- Original Title
- Perličky na dně
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Věra Chytilová, Jaromil Jireš, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm, Jiří Menzel
Bohumil Hrabal, Věra Chytilová, Jaromil Jireš, Jiří Menzel, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm, Ladislav Fikar
Jan Klusák, Jiří Šust
Jaroslav Kučera
Miroslav Hájek, Jiřina Lukešová
Bohumil Šmída
Department Leadership Roster
Bohumil Hrabal
Screenplay
Oldřich Bosák
Production Design
Marta Bártová
Costume Design
Věra Chytilová
Director
Jaromil Jireš
Director
Jan Němec
Director
Evald Schorm
Director
Věra Chytilová
Screenplay
Jaromil Jireš
Screenplay
Jiří Menzel
Screenplay
Jan Němec
Screenplay
Evald Schorm
Screenplay
Jan Klusák
Original Music Composer
Jiří Šust
Original Music Composer
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearls of the Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pearls of the Deep about?
A quintet of vignettes based on short stories by Bohumil Hrabal: an eventful trip to the motorcycle races results in drunkenness, long-winded discussions, and death; two elderly men create false biographies; insurance agents visit an eccentric painter/goat farmer and his mother; guests at a wedding reception remain oblivious to outlying misery; and a working-class boy romances a Roma girl.
Who directed Pearls of the Deep?
Pearls of the Deep was directed by Věra Chytilová, Jaromil Jireš, Jan Němec, Evald Schorm, Jiří Menzel.
Who stars in Pearls of the Deep?
The principal cast of Pearls of the Deep includes Pavla Maršálková, Ferdinand Krůta, Alois Vachek, Emil Iserle, Miroslav Nohýnek.
When was Pearls of the Deep released and how long is it?
Pearls of the Deep was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Pearls of the Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pearls of the Deep was composed by Jan Klusák, Jiří Šust.
Is Pearls of the Deep based on a book or true story?
Pearls of the Deep is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bohumil Hrabal".