The King and the Goblin
Král a skřítek
Synopsis
Wealthy but alone, a king spends his days obsessively polishing shiny objects throughout his opulent castle. After a visit from a puckish forest wizard, the king earns a blessing – or curse – that turns anything he touches to gold.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lubomír Beneš
- Screenplay & Story
- Lubomír Beneš, Jan Müller
- Original Score
- Petr Skoumal
- Original Title
- Král a skřítek
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lubomír Beneš
Lubomír Beneš, Jan Müller
Petr Skoumal
Jiří Šafář
Helena Lebdušková
Department Leadership Roster
Lubomír Beneš
Screenplay
Jan Müller
Screenplay
Petr Skoumal
Original Music Composer
Jiří Šafář
Director of Photography
Helena Lebdušková
Editor
Lubomír Beneš
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The King and the Goblin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King and the Goblin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King and the Goblin about?
Wealthy but alone, a king spends his days obsessively polishing shiny objects throughout his opulent castle. After a visit from a puckish forest wizard, the king earns a blessing – or curse – that turns anything he touches to gold.
Who directed The King and the Goblin?
The King and the Goblin was directed by Lubomír Beneš.
Who stars in The King and the Goblin?
The principal cast of The King and the Goblin includes Not specified.
When was The King and the Goblin released and how long is it?
The King and the Goblin was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The King and the Goblin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King and the Goblin was composed by Petr Skoumal.