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IMDb19661h 8mCzechoslovakia

Three Chestnut Horses

Tri gaštanové kone

Synopsis

Magdaléna, pure-hearted and guided by emotion, attracts Zápotočný, a callous egoist and abuser. Their turbulent relationship, set against a backdrop of social hardship, forces Magdaléna to confront the limits of compassion and the price of innocence when faced with brutal selfishness.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ivan Balaďa
Screenplay & Story
Miloslav Kubík
Original Score
Ivan Parík
Original Title
Tri gaštanové kone
Country of Origin
Czechoslovakia
Spoken Languages
Slovak
Runtime
1h 8m
Production Studios
Československá televízia Bratislava

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ivan Balaďa

Screenplay & Story

Miloslav Kubík, Margita Figuli

Original Score & Music

Ivan Parík

Director of Photography

Juraj Šajmovič

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Margita Figuli

Department Leadership Roster

Ivan Balaďa

Ivan Balaďa

Director

Miloslav Kubík

Screenplay

Val Strazovec

Production Design

Milan Čorba

Costume Design

Ivan Parík

Original Music Composer

Juraj Šajmovič

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Three Chestnut Horses.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Chestnut Horses

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Three Chestnut Horses about?

Magdaléna, pure-hearted and guided by emotion, attracts Zápotočný, a callous egoist and abuser. Their turbulent relationship, set against a backdrop of social hardship, forces Magdaléna to confront the limits of compassion and the price of innocence when faced with brutal selfishness.

Who directed Three Chestnut Horses?

Three Chestnut Horses was directed by Ivan Balaďa.

Who stars in Three Chestnut Horses?

The principal cast of Three Chestnut Horses includes Marta Terenová, Michal Dočolomanský, Hana Kováčiková, Jozef Čierny, Juraj Kukura.

When was Three Chestnut Horses released and how long is it?

Three Chestnut Horses was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.

Who composed the musical score for Three Chestnut Horses?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Chestnut Horses was composed by Ivan Parík.

Is Three Chestnut Horses based on a book or true story?

Three Chestnut Horses is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Margita Figuli".