Red Lizard (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, Red Lizard is a comedy film directed by František Sádek, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Grammar school teacher Bláha hurts himself in pursuit of a red lizard, and is lying unconscious in the lonely house of Santrucek family. The postman, who found Bláha's coat and hat in the water, announces to everyone in town that the professor has drowned. But, the venerable citizens are at that moment more interested in the theatre group with the beautiful guest actress Eva Gazdová. They demand a change of repertoire and manage to persuade the theatre manager to have the group play the musical comedy The Red Lizard instead of an established play.
Who’s in it. Red Lizard stars Jindřich Plachta, Vlasta Fabianová, Václav Voska and Oldřich Musil, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Lizard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Lizard (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Lizard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Red Lizard?
- Red Lizard stars Jindřich Plachta, Vlasta Fabianová, Václav Voska, Oldřich Musil and František Kreuzmann.
- When was Red Lizard released?
- Red Lizard was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.