1978 I Fantasy, Horror, Mystery I Czechoslovakia I 91 min

In this gothic rendition of the classic fairy tale, a merchant's youngest daughter is held prisoner by a mysterious winged beast.

THE DIRECTOR

Juraj Herz was born on September 4, 1934 in Kezmarok, Czechoslovakia. He was a director and actor, known for Habermann (2010), A Bela e a Fera (1978) and O Cremador (1969). He was married to Therese Herz. He died on April 8, 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.