The Third Daddy
Třetí táta
Synopsis
A holiday story about how little Jakub found the right man for his mother. An advertisement in which Mr. Vlk offers free accommodation at his country cottage in exchange for holiday housekeeping brings together three people, each unhappy in their own way: Vlk, an "almost old bachelor", whose acquaintance with a young girl, Mrs. Jelínková, who is in vain looking for a stronger emotional relationship after the death of her husband, is not working out, and little Jakub, for whom none of his mother's suitors have yet been able to replace his deceased father. The situation becomes complicated when his mother falls ill and Vlk has to take care of the boy alone. Jakub wins a new father, thanks to him the two adults become closer, and he finally has the father he chose and deserved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludvík Ráža
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Gibek
- Original Score
- Petr Hapka
- Original Title
- Třetí táta
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Československá televize Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludvík Ráža
Jan Gibek
Petr Hapka
Milan Dostál
Zdenek Patočka
Department Leadership Roster
Ludvík Ráža
Director
Jan Gibek
Writer
Petr Hapka
Original Music Composer
Stella Drozdová
Costume Design
Zdenek Patočka
Editor
Milan Dostál
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Daddy
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What is The Third Daddy about?
A holiday story about how little Jakub found the right man for his mother. An advertisement in which Mr. Vlk offers free accommodation at his country cottage in exchange for holiday housekeeping brings together three people, each unhappy in their own way: Vlk, an "almost old bachelor", whose acquaintance with a young girl, Mrs. Jelínková, who is in vain looking for a stronger emotional relationship after the death of her husband, is not working out, and little Jakub, for whom none of his mother's suitors have yet been able to replace his deceased father. The situation becomes complicated when his mother falls ill and Vlk has to take care of the boy alone. Jakub wins a new father, thanks to him the two adults become closer, and he finally has the father he chose and deserved.
Who directed The Third Daddy?
The Third Daddy was directed by Ludvík Ráža.
Who stars in The Third Daddy?
The principal cast of The Third Daddy includes Pavel Mang, Ivan Vyskočil, Naďa Konvalinková, Dagmar Patrasová, Pavel Soukup.
When was The Third Daddy released and how long is it?
The Third Daddy was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Daddy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Daddy was composed by Petr Hapka.