Labakan
Synopsis
Labakan is a lazy tailor's journeyman dreaming of a life of luxury and dresses himself in fancy clothes for the rich emir, and when he sees how respectfully people greet him in the marketplace, he seizes the opportunity that unexpectedly presents itself. For he meets the Sultan's son Omar, who was brought up by the noble Cairo Pasha and is now returning home. Labakan steals the Sultan's dagger, his trademark, and sets out to find him. However, the Sultan's wife recognizes her true son and forces the Sultan to put both men to the test. Both have to prove their skill by sewing a coronation gown, which of course only the real tailor Labakan will be able to do, and so the executioner awaits him. Fortunately, it was all a dream and the foolish young man will make amends in time.
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Eduard Cupák
Labakan
Karel Fiala
Omar
Jana Rybářová
Fatma
Vladimír Leraus
Sultán
Dana Medřická
Sultánka
Zdeňka Baldová
Mayka Mirza
Otýlie Beníšková
Adolzaida
Eman Fiala
Mustafa
Aleš Košnar
Ali
Aleksey Milkovski
František Kovářík
Zdeněk Hodr
Kiril Ilinchev
Nikola Karadzhov
Ivan Obretenov
Petr Herrmann
Miroslav Kůra
Ladislav Gzela
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Václav Krška
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaroslav Beránek, Václav Krška
- Original Score
- Jarmil Burghauser
- Original Title
- Labakan
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, Studiya za igralni filmi Sofia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Václav Krška
Jaroslav Beránek, Václav Krška, Wilhelm Hauff, František Daniel
Jarmil Burghauser
Ferdinand Pečenka
Jan Kohout, Ani Radicheva
Karel Feix
Department Leadership Roster
Jaroslav Beránek
Screenplay
Václav Krška
Screenplay
Ferdinand Pečenka
Director of Photography
Bohuslav Kulič
Production Design
Fernand Vácha
Costume Design
Nevena Baltova
Costume Design
Jan Kohout
Editor
Ani Radicheva
Editor
Jarmil Burghauser
Original Music Composer
Václav Krška
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Labakan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Labakan about?
Labakan is a lazy tailor's journeyman dreaming of a life of luxury and dresses himself in fancy clothes for the rich emir, and when he sees how respectfully people greet him in the marketplace, he seizes the opportunity that unexpectedly presents itself. For he meets the Sultan's son Omar, who was brought up by the noble Cairo Pasha and is now returning home. Labakan steals the Sultan's dagger, his trademark, and sets out to find him. However, the Sultan's wife recognizes her true son and forces the Sultan to put both men to the test. Both have to prove their skill by sewing a coronation gown, which of course only the real tailor Labakan will be able to do, and so the executioner awaits him. Fortunately, it was all a dream and the foolish young man will make amends in time.
Who directed Labakan?
Labakan was directed by Václav Krška.
Who stars in Labakan?
The principal cast of Labakan includes Eduard Cupák, Karel Fiala, Jana Rybářová, Vladimír Leraus, Dana Medřická.
When was Labakan released and how long is it?
Labakan was released in 1957 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Labakan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Labakan was composed by Jarmil Burghauser.
Is Labakan based on a book or true story?
Labakan is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Wilhelm Hauff".