Shagreen Leather
Šagrenska koža
Synopsis
Poor and unhappy, Rafael leaves Pauline and tries his luck at the roulette, but loses his last coin. Fate gifts him with the miraculous "Shagreen leather" that fulfills all wishes. In his new, luxurious life he wins the heart of wonderful Foedora. But with the power of the leather comes a rule: for every fulfilled wish it becomes shorter, and so does the life of its owner. Using the leather abundantly, Rafael soon spends his time.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vlado Kristl, Ivo Vrbanić
- Screenplay & Story
- Dragutin Vunak, Tomislav Butorac, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Score
- Miljenko Prohaska
- Original Title
- Šagrenska koža
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Zagreb Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vlado Kristl, Ivo Vrbanić
Dragutin Vunak, Tomislav Butorac, Honoré de Balzac
Miljenko Prohaska
Department Leadership Roster
Dragutin Vunak
Writer
Tomislav Butorac
Writer
Miljenko Prohaska
Original Music Composer
Vlado Kristl
Director
Ivo Vrbanić
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shagreen Leather.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shagreen Leather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shagreen Leather about?
Poor and unhappy, Rafael leaves Pauline and tries his luck at the roulette, but loses his last coin. Fate gifts him with the miraculous "Shagreen leather" that fulfills all wishes. In his new, luxurious life he wins the heart of wonderful Foedora. But with the power of the leather comes a rule: for every fulfilled wish it becomes shorter, and so does the life of its owner. Using the leather abundantly, Rafael soon spends his time.
Who directed Shagreen Leather?
Shagreen Leather was directed by Vlado Kristl, Ivo Vrbanić.
Who stars in Shagreen Leather?
The principal cast of Shagreen Leather includes Not specified.
When was Shagreen Leather released and how long is it?
Shagreen Leather was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Shagreen Leather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shagreen Leather was composed by Miljenko Prohaska.
Is Shagreen Leather based on a book or true story?
Shagreen Leather is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".