The Pied Piper(1986)
Krysař
The Pied Piper Synopsis
A darkly brilliant stop-motion adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin about a plague of rats that punish townsfolk corrupt with greed. One of the most ambitious Czech animation projects of the 1980s, notable for its unusual dark art direction, innovative animation techniques and use of a fictitious language.
The Pied Piper (1986) is a animation, fantasy and drama film directed by Jiří Barta, released on July 29, 1986 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček and Vilém Čok. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Jiří Barta
- Writers:
- Kamil Pixa, Viktor Dyk, Robert Browning
- Cinematographer:
- Vladimír Malík
- Composer:
- Michael Kocáb
- Production:
- TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions, Krátký film Praha, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
- Status:
- Released
The Pied Piper (1986) Trailer
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The Pied Piper Videos & Clips
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PIED PIPER 2023 restoration trailer
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The Pied Piper Cast & Crew
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Directed by Jiří Barta, written by Kamil Pixa, Viktor Dyk and Robert Browning.
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The Pied Piper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 84 ratings.
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The Pied Piper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pied Piper online?
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The Pied Piper (1986) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pied Piper?
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The main cast of The Pied Piper (1986) includes Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček and Vilém Čok. The film was directed by Jiří Barta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pied Piper released?
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The Pied Piper was released on July 29, 1986 and runs for 53m.
Is The Pied Piper worth watching?
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The Pied Piper (1986) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pied Piper?
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