Magical River
Řeka čaruje
Synopsis
Leopold Kohák married a rich widow a long time ago and now has nothing to do compared to his energetic wife. He's growing old and troubled by the fact that he betrayed his first love Emča and his beloved river Sázava where he spent his childhood and youth. A visit from an old friend Lebeda brings it all back to him. After a nervous breakdown Leopold secretly visits his home instead of going to the spa. A wandering tramp suggest Leopold should bathe in the magical waters of the Sázava, and slowly his youth returns to him.
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František Hanus
Leopold Kohák
Růžena Šlemrová
Aňutka
Evelyna Kinská
Helena
Svatopluk Beneš
Korejnil
František Vnouček
François
Karel Dostal
Šupita
Meda Valentová
Šupitová
Jaroslav Marvan
Jindřich Lebeda
Bedřich Kubala
Jaroslav
Jindřich Plachta
Filip Čtverylka
František Černý
Kozel
František Kovářík
Ptáček
Anna Melíšková
Koreška
Rudolf Deyl
Karel Máj
Eman Fiala
Věra Petáková
Bětka
Gustav Hilmar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Václav Krška
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaroslav Beránek, Václav Krška
- Original Score
- Josef Stelibský, Jiří Srnka
- Original Title
- Řeka čaruje
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nationalfilm, Státní výroba filmů
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Václav Krška
Jaroslav Beránek, Václav Krška, Josef Mach, Jaroslav Mottl
Josef Stelibský, Jiří Srnka
Václav Hanuš, Julius Vegricht
Jan Kohout
Zdeněk Reimann
Department Leadership Roster
Václav Krška
Director
J. M. Gottlieb
Costume Design
Jaroslav Beránek
Screenplay
Josef Stelibský
Original Music Composer
Václav Krška
Screenplay
Václav Hanuš
Director of Photography
Jiří Srnka
Original Music Composer
Julius Vegricht
Director of Photography
Jan Zázvorka
Production Design
Ferdinand Fiala
Production Design
Jan Kohout
Editor
Adolf Wenig
Costume Design
Věra Hankovcová
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Magical River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magical River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magical River about?
Leopold Kohák married a rich widow a long time ago and now has nothing to do compared to his energetic wife. He's growing old and troubled by the fact that he betrayed his first love Emča and his beloved river Sázava where he spent his childhood and youth. A visit from an old friend Lebeda brings it all back to him. After a nervous breakdown Leopold secretly visits his home instead of going to the spa. A wandering tramp suggest Leopold should bathe in the magical waters of the Sázava, and slowly his youth returns to him.
Who directed Magical River?
Magical River was directed by Václav Krška.
Who stars in Magical River?
The principal cast of Magical River includes František Hanus, Růžena Šlemrová, Evelyna Kinská, Svatopluk Beneš, František Vnouček.
When was Magical River released and how long is it?
Magical River was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Magical River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magical River was composed by Josef Stelibský, Jiří Srnka.