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Quails and King (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 1

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Released in 1974, Quails and King is a notable film directed by Jaromír Borek, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. Police find a girl with a bleeding face in a small town park at night. First the girl, a textile factory worker Jana, refuses to talk, and then she decides to tell the truth. After her father's death she, by herself, takes care of her younger brother called Pinda. She does not like the influence that a gang of older boys from the factory exercise over her brother. The gang leader Jirka, called King, is admire by local girls whose number exceeds boys in the town because there are many textile factories where only girls are working. They easily yield to him and then he easily gets rid of them. Jana is a hard nut for him. She refuses his purposeful courtesy and thus she unintentionally gets his attention. King inspires the gang on how to get money by stealing textile from the factory warehouse.

Who’s in it. Quails and King stars Vladimír Dlouhý as Pinďa, Erik Tabery as Král, Milena Steinmasslová as Jana and Jan Kraus as Vabi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Quails and King has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quails and King page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Quails and King (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quails and King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Quails and King worth watching?
Quails and King holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Quails and King?
Quails and King stars Vladimír Dlouhý, Erik Tabery, Milena Steinmasslová, Jan Kraus and Steve Lichtag.
When was Quails and King released?
Quails and King was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.