The Jester's Tale(1964)
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The Jester's Tale Synopsis
During the Thirty Years' War, ploughman Petr, recruiter Matěj and country girl Lenka are caught up in both sides of the war and experience many adventures before they find happiness.
The Jester's Tale (1964) is a adventure, comedy and history film directed by Karel Zeman, released on December 18, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Petr Kostka, Miloslav Holub, Emília Vášáryová and Valentina Thielová. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Zeman
- Writers:
- Ladislav Fikar, Karel Zeman, Pavel Juráček
- Cinematographer:
- Václav Huňka
- Composer:
- Jan Novák
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
The Jester's Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Petr Kostka
as Petr
Miloslav Holub
as Matěj
Emília Vášáryová
as Lenka
Valentina Thielová
as Countess Veronika
Eduard Kohout
as Count
Vladimír Menšík
as Court Painter
Čestmír Řanda
as Watchman
Karel Effa
as Captain Varga
- Eva Šenková
Eva Šenková
as Countess (Veronika's Mother)
Jiří Holý
as Spanish Officer
- Josef Haukvic
Josef Haukvic
as Imperial Musketeer
František Kovářík
as Jester
Key crew
Directed by Karel Zeman, written by Ladislav Fikar, Karel Zeman and Pavel Juráček.
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The Jester's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Jester's Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jester's Tale online?
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The Jester's Tale (1964) is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Jester's Tale?
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The main cast of The Jester's Tale (1964) includes Petr Kostka, Miloslav Holub, Emília Vášáryová, Valentina Thielová and Eduard Kohout. The film was directed by Karel Zeman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jester's Tale released?
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The Jester's Tale was released on December 18, 1964 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Jester's Tale worth watching?
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The Jester's Tale (1964) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.