The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

1978 · 73 min · ★ 7.3 · Animation, Fantasy

Beggar boy Krabat is lured to apprentice for an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of others, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas, one of the lads has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person allowed to use a secret spell.

Directed by Karel Zeman · Written by Karel Zeman

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Luděk Munzar Narrator (voice)
Jaroslav Moučka Rook / Sorcerer (voice)

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