Cuckoo in a Dark Forest(1985)
Kukačka v temném lese
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest Synopsis
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985) is a drama film directed by Antonín Moskalyk, released on May 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz and Míla Myslíková. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Antonín Moskalyk
- Writers:
- Marcela Pittermannová, Eduard Pergner, Zdeněk Karel Slabý
- Cinematographer:
- Jiří Šámal
- Composer:
- Ivan Kurz
- Production:
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe", Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miroslava Součková
as Emilka Fejfarová
Oleg Tabakov
as Otto Kukuck
Alicja Jachiewicz
as Frida Kukuck
Míla Myslíková
as Frau Kramer
Vilém Besser
as Teacher
Rafał Wieczyński
as Staszek
Jana Andresíková
as Frau Höpfner
- Věra Vlčková
Věra Vlčková
as Frau Melnik
Jolanta Grusznic
as Wanda
- Karel Bělohradský
Karel Bělohradský
as Kukuck's Driver
Pavel Trávníček
as Krumey
- Zdeněk Martínek
Zdeněk Martínek
Key crew
Directed by Antonín Moskalyk, written by Marcela Pittermannová, Eduard Pergner and Zdeněk Karel Slabý.
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Cuckoo in a Dark Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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Cuckoo in a Dark Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cuckoo in a Dark Forest online?
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Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
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The main cast of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985) includes Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz, Míla Myslíková and Vilém Besser. The film was directed by Antonín Moskalyk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cuckoo in a Dark Forest released?
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Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was released on May 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest worth watching?
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Cuckoo in a Dark Forest (1985) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.