The Wishing Machine
Automat na přání
Synopsis
Two young boys, play hooky from school in order to explore an ultramodern world's fair. They take in the many marvelous scientific and industrial exhibits, obtain literature, eat food, and generally run amok.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vít Weingartner
Honza
Milan Zeman
Vasek
František Filipovský
School Principal
Josef Hlinomaz
Prison Guard
Miloslav Holub
Commissar
Rudolf Deyl
Grandfather
Karel Effa
Oldřich Velen
Jana Rendlová
Markéta Rauschgoldová
Zdenka Revayová
Eva Basch
Zdeněk Blažek
Radim Cvrček
Aleš Košnar
František Šolc
Miloš Vosmanský
Miroslav Moravec
Czech Voice from the Loud-speaker (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Pinkava
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef Pinkava
- Original Score
- Wiliam Bukový
- Original Title
- Automat na přání
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Gottwaldov, Krátký film Praha, Sociéte Générale de Production Paris
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Pinkava
Josef Pinkava
Wiliam Bukový
Jiří Kolín
Antonín Štrojsa
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Pinkava
Screenplay
Zdeněk Rozkopal
Production Design
Naďa Škapová
Costume Design
Wiliam Bukový
Original Music Composer
Josef Pinkava
Director
Antonín Štrojsa
Editor
Jiří Kolín
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wishing Machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wishing Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wishing Machine about?
Two young boys, play hooky from school in order to explore an ultramodern world's fair. They take in the many marvelous scientific and industrial exhibits, obtain literature, eat food, and generally run amok.
Who directed The Wishing Machine?
The Wishing Machine was directed by Josef Pinkava.
Who stars in The Wishing Machine?
The principal cast of The Wishing Machine includes Vít Weingartner, Milan Zeman, František Filipovský, Josef Hlinomaz, Miloslav Holub.
When was The Wishing Machine released and how long is it?
The Wishing Machine was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wishing Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wishing Machine was composed by Wiliam Bukový.