Prince Bajaja
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Prince Bajaja

6.2 / 10 1971 1h 13mNR Czech
FamilyFantasy

Storyline

The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.

Cast & Crew

Ivan Palúch

Ivan Palúch

Prince Bajaja

Lead
Magda Vášáryová

Magda Vášáryová

Princess Slavěna

František Velecký

František Velecký

Black Prince

Jiří Krampol

Jiří Krampol

Yokel

Josef Kubíček

Josef Kubíček

Yokel

Karel Hábl

Karel Hábl

Yokel

GO

Gustav Opočenský

King

Karel Augusta

Karel Augusta

Wandering Knight

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antonín Kachlík's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Prince Bajaja is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker