Friend of the Jolly Devil
Przyjaciel wesołego diabła
Synopsis
A woodsman find and abandoned child in the forest and raises him as his son. When the child reaches 10, the woodsman suddenly goes blind. The kid is determined to help his "father" and answers a mysterious call. He must seek the Spirit of Darkness and defeat him if the woodsman is to see again. During his search for the Spirit he encounters a friendly monster who helps the boy in his quest. They are able to survive every dangerous test on their way and the final confrontation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Łukaszewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Kornel Makuszyński, Jerzy Łukaszewicz
- Original Title
- Przyjaciel wesołego diabła
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Se-Ma-For
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerzy Łukaszewicz
Kornel Makuszyński, Jerzy Łukaszewicz
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Jerzy Łukaszewicz
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Jerzy Łukaszewicz
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What is Friend of the Jolly Devil about?
A woodsman find and abandoned child in the forest and raises him as his son. When the child reaches 10, the woodsman suddenly goes blind. The kid is determined to help his "father" and answers a mysterious call. He must seek the Spirit of Darkness and defeat him if the woodsman is to see again. During his search for the Spirit he encounters a friendly monster who helps the boy in his quest. They are able to survive every dangerous test on their way and the final confrontation.
Who directed Friend of the Jolly Devil?
Friend of the Jolly Devil was directed by Jerzy Łukaszewicz.
Who stars in Friend of the Jolly Devil?
The principal cast of Friend of the Jolly Devil includes Waldemar Kalisz, Piotr Dziamarski, Franciszek Pieczka, Krystyna Lech-Maczka, Zbigniew Grabski.
When was Friend of the Jolly Devil released and how long is it?
Friend of the Jolly Devil was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Friend of the Jolly Devil based on a book or true story?
Friend of the Jolly Devil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kornel Makuszyński".