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The Pied Piper (1986)

Movie ★ 7.4 53 min

Animation Fantasy Drama

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.

Jiří Barta Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 29, 1986
Runtime
53 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0174834
Country
Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language
No Language
Studio
TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions, Krátký film Praha, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky

Themes

Cast

Oldřich Kaiser Oldřich Kaiser (voice) Jiří Lábus Jiří Lábus (voice) Michal Pavlíček Michal Pavlíček (voice) Vilém Čok Vilém Čok (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pied Piper about?
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.
Who directed The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper was directed by Jiří Barta.
Who stars in The Pied Piper?
The Pied Piper stars Oldřich Kaiser, Jiří Lábus, Michal Pavlíček, Vilém Čok.
When was The Pied Piper released?
The Pied Piper is a 1986 animation, fantasy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Pied Piper?
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