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The Phantom of Morrisville
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Wikipedia article
'The Phantom of Morrisville' is a Czech comedy film directed by Boivoj Zeman. It was released in 1966.
Plot
The movie is a parody on Western mystical thrillers and horror films, in particular1961 film 'The Pit and the Pendulum'. A musician from the symphony orchestra reads an English thriller novel during the concert, while performing his parts of the Georges Bizet's opera 'Carmen'. The book makes so strong an impression on him that he imagines himself to be the novel's protagonist, Sir Hannibal Morris, an owner of a huge Gothic castle. Then come mysterious murders and disappearances, intrigues, kidnappings, and love.
Cast
* Oldich Nov as Drummer Emil / Sir Hannibal Morris
* Kvta Fialov as Lady Clarence Hamilton Hanibal's fiance
* Jana Novakov as Mabel Hanibal's secretary
* Vt Olmer as Allan Pinkerton
* Waldemar Matuka as Manuel Daz adventurer
* Jaroslav Marvan as Inspector Brumpby from Scotland Yard
* Frantiek Filipovsk as Doctor Stolly
* Jan Skopeek as Servant John
* Jaroslav Rozsval as Dixi
* Jaroslav Heyduk as Drummond called 'Ruzenka'
* Otto imnek as Miky called 'Kuratko' ('Chicken')
* Vlasta Fabianov as Arabella the Gray Lady
* Lubomr Kostelka as Ind Abu guardian tigers
* Rudolf Deyl as Coroner
* Nataa Gollov as Lady White shelter owner for incorrigible criminal
* Hamm as The Lead Jannie
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