The Song of the Grey Pigeon 1961
7.3 / 10
The Song of the Grey Pigeon
An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
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Full Cast & Crew... Rudko Hrudka
PM
Pavol Mattoš... Vinco
VB
Vlado Brečka... Martin
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... Milan's father
... Rudko's father
Release Date:
May 01, 1961
Run Time:
1hr 38`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Slovak
Status:
Released
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... First Assistant Director
... Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
... Rudko Hrudka
PM
Pavol Mattoš... Vinco
VB
Vlado Brečka... Martin
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... Milan's father
... Rudko's father
... Fero Šlosiarik
... Natasa
... Verona
JB
Ján Bzdúch... Andriuša
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DK
Dušan Kosec...
... Milan
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AM
Adam Matejka...
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Produced By
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Viliam Čánky... Line Producer
EB
Emil Bandík... Production Assistant
GM
Gejza Maráky... Production Manager
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