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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978)

Movie ★ 7.3 73 min

Animation Fantasy Horror

Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.

Karel Zeman Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 1, 1978
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt0075811
Country
Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language
Czech
Studio
Süddeutscher Rundfunk, Filmové studio Gottwaldov

Themes

Cast

Luděk Munzar Luděk Munzar Narrator (voice) Jaroslav Moučka Jaroslav Moučka Rook / Sorcerer (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
Krabat, a beggar boy, is lured to become an apprentice to an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of other boys, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas one of the boys has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person who is allowed to use a secret spell: The Koraktor.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Karel Zeman.
Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka.
When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a 1978 animation, fantasy, horror film.
Where can I watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
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