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The Canyon of Dangerous Games

Kanjon opasnih igara

Synopsis

The German Keller family pays a visit to their Croatian friends who live in a small village on the banks of the Cetina river. Inspired by the stories told to them by their fathers about the history of the area being used as the filming ground for the cinematic adaptations of German author Karl May's seminal Winnetou series of western novels, the children decide to play Cowboys and Indians. However, what they don't know is that the canyon they've picked as their play area, serves as the hiding spot of three ruthless Serbian chetniks, who had recently escaped from the nearby prison.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vladimir Tadej
Screenplay & Story
Hrvoje Hitrec, Vladimir Tadej
Original Title
Kanjon opasnih igara
Country of Origin
Croatia
Spoken Languages
Croatian, German, Serbian
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Zagreb Film, Hrvatska Radiotelevizija

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vladimir Tadej

Screenplay & Story

Hrvoje Hitrec, Vladimir Tadej

Department Leadership Roster

Hrvoje Hitrec

Hrvoje Hitrec

Writer

Vladimir Tadej

Writer

Vladimir Tadej

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Canyon of Dangerous Games.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canyon of Dangerous Games

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Canyon of Dangerous Games about?

The German Keller family pays a visit to their Croatian friends who live in a small village on the banks of the Cetina river. Inspired by the stories told to them by their fathers about the history of the area being used as the filming ground for the cinematic adaptations of German author Karl May's seminal Winnetou series of western novels, the children decide to play Cowboys and Indians. However, what they don't know is that the canyon they've picked as their play area, serves as the hiding spot of three ruthless Serbian chetniks, who had recently escaped from the nearby prison.

Who directed The Canyon of Dangerous Games?

The Canyon of Dangerous Games was directed by Vladimir Tadej.

Who stars in The Canyon of Dangerous Games?

The principal cast of The Canyon of Dangerous Games includes Višnja Babić, Relja Bašić, Bruna Bebić-Tudor, A. Čagalj, Boris Dvornik.

When was The Canyon of Dangerous Games released and how long is it?

The Canyon of Dangerous Games was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.