The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Čarodějův učeň
Synopsis
Beggar boy Krabat is lured to apprentice for an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of others, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas, one of the lads has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person allowed to use a secret spell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Zeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Karel Zeman
- Original Score
- František Belfín
- Original Title
- Čarodějův učeň
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Filmové studio Gottwaldov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Zeman
Karel Zeman, Otfried Preußler, Jiří Gold
František Belfín
Bohuslav Pikhart, Zdeněk Krupa
Ivan Matouš
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Zeman
Director
Karel Zeman
Screenplay
František Belfín
Original Music Composer
Ivan Matouš
Editor
Bohuslav Pikhart
Director of Photography
Zdeněk Krupa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
Beggar boy Krabat is lured to apprentice for an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of others, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas, one of the lads has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person allowed to use a secret spell.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Karel Zeman.
Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The principal cast of The Sorcerer's Apprentice includes Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka.
When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released and how long is it?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sorcerer's Apprentice was composed by František Belfín.
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice based on a book or true story?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Otfried Preußler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).