Dragon's Return
Drak sa vracia
Synopsis
This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduard Grečner
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduard Grečner
- Original Score
- Ilja Zeljenka
- Original Title
- Drak sa vracia
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduard Grečner
Eduard Grečner, Dobroslav Chrobák
Ilja Zeljenka
Vincent Rosinec
Bedřich Voděrka
Department Leadership Roster
Milan Laluha
Costume Design
Bedřich Voděrka
Editor
Eduard Grečner
Screenplay
Anton Krajčovič
Production Design
Eduard Grečner
Director
Vincent Rosinec
Director of Photography
Ilja Zeljenka
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragon's Return
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What is Dragon's Return about?
This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of cows from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.
Who directed Dragon's Return?
Dragon's Return was directed by Eduard Grečner.
Who stars in Dragon's Return?
The principal cast of Dragon's Return includes Radovan Lukavský, Gustáv Valach, Emília Vášáryová, Viliam Polónyi, Jozef Čierny.
When was Dragon's Return released and how long is it?
Dragon's Return was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Dragon's Return?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragon's Return was composed by Ilja Zeljenka.
Is Dragon's Return based on a book or true story?
Dragon's Return is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dobroslav Chrobák".