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Bedtime Story (1968)

6.919681h 30mCS
Comedy

Directed by Jiří Krejčík

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

CS

Release

April 26, 1968

Director

Jiří Krejčík

Overview

Comedy based on short Sean O'Casey play. John Jo Mulligan finds himself in a situation with which his pious conscience cannot cope. He has spent a night with the cunning seductress Angela. Full of remorse and dreading the ruin of his reputation, he tries to get rid of her, fearing that his pal Halib...

Cast

Iva Janžurová

Iva Janžurová

Anděla

Josef Abrhám

Josef Abrhám

Bernard Mulligan alias Bertík

Jiří Hrzán

Jiří Hrzán

Halibut

Věra Ferbasová

Věra Ferbasová

majitelka pensionu

Pavel Landovský

Pavel Landovský

O'Brien

Naďa Urbánková

Naďa Urbánková

Jiří Hálek

Jiří Hálek

Josef Hlinomaz

Josef Hlinomaz

Ivana Karbanová

Ivana Karbanová

Soňa Zborníková-Stenová

Soňa Zborníková-Stenová

Alena Walterová

Alena Walterová

Gustav Oplustil

Gustav Oplustil

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bedtime Story (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Comedy based on short Sean O'Casey play. John Jo Mulligan finds himself in a situation with which his pious conscience cannot cope. He has spent a night with the cunning seductress Angela. Full of remorse and dreading the ruin of his reputation, he tries to get rid of her, fearing that his pal Halibut or his landlady Miss Mossie might get to know. Angela sees her chance, turns gold-digger and does not leave before relieving John of a considerable amount of money.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bedtime Story. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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