Almost King(1977)
Honza málem králem
Almost King Synopsis
A fairy tale about how those who have a heart and are not stingy will not fail. The most popular hero of Czech fairy tales, besides the brave prince and the beautiful princess, is undoubtedly Honza, who is often not stupid at all, but on the contrary brave, clever, handsome and cheerful.
Almost King (1977) is a fantasy and family film directed by Bořivoj Zeman, released on July 15, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jiří Korn, Naďa Konvalinková, Marie Glázrová and Jorga Kotrbová. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Bořivoj Zeman
- Writers:
- Bořivoj Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman, Oldřich Kautský
- Cinematographer:
- Ivan Šlapeta
- Composer:
- Jiří Sternwald
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
Almost King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jiří Korn
as Honza
Naďa Konvalinková
as Mařenka
Marie Glázrová
as Honzova máma
Jorga Kotrbová
as princezna
František Filipovský
as král
Zdeněk Dítě
as vojevůdce
Josef Kemr
as bubeník
Jan Skopeček
as královský rádce
Valerie Kaplanová
as kmotra s kosou
Lubomír Kostelka
as pocestný
Petr Nárožný
as sedlák Matěj
Slávka Budínová
as selka
Key crew
Directed by Bořivoj Zeman, written by Bořivoj Zeman, Bořivoj Zeman and Oldřich Kautský.
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Almost King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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Almost King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Almost King online?
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Almost King (1977) is available to stream on Lepsi TV and Oneplay, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Almost King?
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The main cast of Almost King (1977) includes Jiří Korn, Naďa Konvalinková, Marie Glázrová, Jorga Kotrbová and František Filipovský. The film was directed by Bořivoj Zeman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Almost King released?
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Almost King was released on July 15, 1977 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Almost King worth watching?
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Almost King (1977) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.