Mandragora
“He was 15 – an innocent from a small village, soon to be trapped in the erotic underworld of Prague.”
Synopsis
Marek is a 15-year-old from a provincial village who runs away to Prague when he begins to fail at school. He is mugged shortly after arriving in the city and is rescued by Honza with the promise of work. Marek is taken to an apartment, drugged, and becomes a male prostitute. He is a bit smarter than his colleagues and teams up with a friend, David, in order to go after bigger scores – to cash in and get out. They manage to stash away a bit of money, but when it comes time to return home, Marek loses his nerve and is soon back in the city.
Part of the Wiktor Grodecki's Male Prostitution Trilogy
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Top Cast
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Miroslav Čáslavka
Marek
David Švec
David
Pavel Skřípal
Honza
Kostas Zerdaloglu
Krysa
Miroslav Breu
Libor
Jiří Kodeš
Otec
Karel Polišenský
Saša
Richard Toth
George
Jiri Pachmann
Mr. Franta
Pavel Kočí
Rudy
Jitka Smutná
Krysa's Wife
Jiří Kaftan
Břetislav Farský
Michell Turchetti
Tomáš Petrák
Pavel Weisser
Michal Fait
Steve Fisher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Prague, 64 U Hradeb cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wiktor Grodecki
- Screenplay & Story
- David Švec, Wiktor Grodecki
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Hammerschmid
- Original Title
- Mandragora
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Prague Film Enterprises, Hamilton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wiktor Grodecki
David Švec, Wiktor Grodecki
Wolfgang Hammerschmid
Vladimír Holomek
Wiktor Grodecki
Jaroslav Staněk, Petr Hlinovský
Department Leadership Roster
Wiktor Grodecki
Director
Wolfgang Hammerschmid
Original Music Composer
Vladimír Holomek
Director of Photography
Martin Kurel
Production Design
Simona Zapletalová
Costume Design
Wiktor Grodecki
Editor
Ladislav Lahoda
Stunt Coordinator
Jaroslav Staněk
Producer
Petr Hlinovský
Producer
David Švec
Writer
Wiktor Grodecki
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mandragora
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mandragora about?
Marek is a 15-year-old from a provincial village who runs away to Prague when he begins to fail at school. He is mugged shortly after arriving in the city and is rescued by Honza with the promise of work. Marek is taken to an apartment, drugged, and becomes a male prostitute. He is a bit smarter than his colleagues and teams up with a friend, David, in order to go after bigger scores – to cash in and get out. They manage to stash away a bit of money, but when it comes time to return home, Marek loses his nerve and is soon back in the city.
Who directed Mandragora?
Mandragora was directed by Wiktor Grodecki.
Who stars in Mandragora?
The principal cast of Mandragora includes Miroslav Čáslavka, David Švec, Pavel Skřípal, Kostas Zerdaloglu, Miroslav Breu.
When was Mandragora released and how long is it?
Mandragora was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Mandragora?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mandragora was composed by Wolfgang Hammerschmid.