The Jester's Tale

7.3/ 10 18 votes 1964-12-18 1h 22m 2 popularity

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.

Director: Karel Zeman

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Cast

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Petr Kostka

Petr

Miloslav Holub

Matěj

Emília Vášáryová

Lenka

Valentina Thielová

Countess Veronika

Eduard Kohout

Count

Vladimír Menšík

Court Painter

Čestmír Řanda

Watchman

Karel Effa

Captain Varga

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