Seven in One Fell Swoop
Das tapfere Schneiderlein
Synopsis
Tailor Simon from Romadia catches the attention of the dragon princess Helena when he repairs her court poet Kryšpín's torn trousers by cutting them. He becomes a hero when he kills seven flies with one swing. Armed with the reputation of a warrior, he sets out into the world to seek his fortune. In neighboring Drabia, he competes with a giant in stone crushing and high-jumping. He defeats the giant with his cleverness. In a nearby town, he mocks a tax collector and finally decides to win the princess that King Rudolf promised to the one who can dry her tears. And clever Simon does not hesitate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dušan Trančík
- Screenplay & Story
- Dušan Trančík
- Original Score
- Peter Smékal
- Original Title
- Das tapfere Schneiderlein
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Omnia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dušan Trančík
Dušan Trančík
Peter Smékal
Department Leadership Roster
Dušan Trančík
Director
Dušan Trančík
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What is Seven in One Fell Swoop about?
Tailor Simon from Romadia catches the attention of the dragon princess Helena when he repairs her court poet Kryšpín's torn trousers by cutting them. He becomes a hero when he kills seven flies with one swing. Armed with the reputation of a warrior, he sets out into the world to seek his fortune. In neighboring Drabia, he competes with a giant in stone crushing and high-jumping. He defeats the giant with his cleverness. In a nearby town, he mocks a tax collector and finally decides to win the princess that King Rudolf promised to the one who can dry her tears. And clever Simon does not hesitate.
Who directed Seven in One Fell Swoop?
Seven in One Fell Swoop was directed by Dušan Trančík.
Who stars in Seven in One Fell Swoop?
The principal cast of Seven in One Fell Swoop includes Miroslav Noga, Mónica Molina, Günter Mack, Amanda Sandrelli, Elma Karlowa.
When was Seven in One Fell Swoop released and how long is it?
Seven in One Fell Swoop was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven in One Fell Swoop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven in One Fell Swoop was composed by Peter Smékal.