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The Golden Fern

1963 · 115 min · Director: Jiří Weiss

The Golden Fern (1963) is a war film, directed by Jiří Weiss. It stars Vít Olmer and Dana Smutná. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Golden Fern Is About

A woodcutter walking in the forest finds something. What he finds is a golden fern. The seed of the fern turns into a beautiful woman. The two of them fall in love. Then there is a feast in the village. The woodcutter drinks there and signs himself into the army. The time to part arrives. The woman gives him a shirt. She makes him swear never to take it off. At the front things get tangled. He sees the colonel’s daughter and is taken with her. To win her attention he has to perform a series of feats. The promise he gave is still standing. The film draws on a folk tale. Vít Olmer and Dana Smutná appear in the hundred and fifteen minute film, a Czechoslovak production Jiří Weiss finished in 1963.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Golden Fern about?

A woodcutter walking in the forest finds something. What he finds is a golden fern.

Where can I watch The Golden Fern?

The Golden Fern is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Golden Fern?

The Golden Fern runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did The Golden Fern come out?

The Golden Fern was released in 1963.

Who directed The Golden Fern?

The Golden Fern was directed by Jiří Weiss.

Who stars in The Golden Fern?

The Golden Fern stars Vít Olmer, Dana Smutná, Karla Chadimová, Radoslav Brzobohatý.

What is The Golden Fern's rating?

The Golden Fern holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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