The Legend of Till

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Released April 03, 1977

Overview

Based on the novel by Charles de Coster "The Legend of Thyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere." First part: "The Ashes of Claes". XVI century. The freedom-loving and cheerful people of the Netherlands under the rule of the Spanish king: persecution, torture, bonfires of the Inquisition, encouraging scammers. The fearless Thyl Uhlenshpiegel and his faithful girlfriend Nele have to go through many trials. Second part: "Viva Beggars!". The people of the Netherlands, tormented by cruel royal decrees, taxes, heresy, torture and executions, began a war of liberation against Spanish rule. Many feats will be performed by the national hero Tilbert (Thyl) Ulenspiegel and his friend Lamme Gudzak before peace returns to their homeland.

Runtime

5h 11m


Origin Country

Russia


Original Language

Russian


Original Title

Легенда о Тиле


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Soviet Union

Spoken Languages

  • Pусский (Russian)

Production Companies

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    Mosfilm

    Russia

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    Chetvyortoe Tvorcheskoe Obedinenie

    Russia

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