Mandragora(1997)
He was 15 – an innocent from a small village, soon to be trapped in the erotic underworld of Prague.
Mandragora Synopsis
Marek is a 15-year-old from a provincial village who runs away to Prague when he begins to fail at school. He is mugged shortly after arriving in the city and is rescued by Honza with the promise of work. Marek is taken to an apartment, drugged, and becomes a male prostitute. He is a bit smarter than his colleagues and teams up with a friend, David, in order to go after bigger scores – to cash in and get out. They manage to stash away a bit of money, but when it comes time to return home, Marek loses his nerve and is soon back in the city.
Mandragora (1997) is a drama film directed by Wiktor Grodecki, released on October 22, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Miroslav Čáslavka, David Švec, Pavel Skřípal and Kostas Zerdaloglu. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Wiktor Grodecki
- Writers:
- David Švec, Wiktor Grodecki
- Producers:
- Jaroslav Staněk, Petr Hlinovský
- Cinematographer:
- Vladimír Holomek
- Composer:
- Wolfgang Hammerschmid
- Production:
- Prague Film Enterprises, Hamilton Productions
- Status:
- Released
Mandragora (1997) Trailer
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Mandragora (1997)
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Mandragora Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miroslav Čáslavka
as Marek
David Švec
as David
Pavel Skřípal
as Honza
- Kostas Zerdaloglu
Kostas Zerdaloglu
as Krysa
- Miroslav Breu
Miroslav Breu
as Libor
- Jiří Kodeš
Jiří Kodeš
as Otec
- Karel Polišenský
Karel Polišenský
as Saša
Richard Toth
as George
- Jiri Pachmann
Jiri Pachmann
as Mr. Franta
- Pavel Kočí
Pavel Kočí
as Rudy
Jitka Smutná
as Krysa's Wife
- Jiří Kaftan
Jiří Kaftan
Key crew
Directed by Wiktor Grodecki, written by David Švec and Wiktor Grodecki, produced by Jaroslav Staněk and Petr Hlinovský.
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Mandragora Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 35 ratings.
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Mandragora – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mandragora online?
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Mandragora (1997) is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mandragora?
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The main cast of Mandragora (1997) includes Miroslav Čáslavka, David Švec, Pavel Skřípal, Kostas Zerdaloglu and Miroslav Breu. The film was directed by Wiktor Grodecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mandragora released?
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Mandragora was released on October 22, 1997 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Mandragora worth watching?
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Mandragora (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mandragora?
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Yes. The official Mandragora trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.