The White Dove (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, The White Dove is a drama film directed by František Vláčil, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A poetic film about a dove getting lost on its way to Prague getting shot down by a paralyzed boy. An artist who finds the dove becomes friends with the boy. Together they take care of it bringing it back to recovery.
Who’s in it. The White Dove stars Kateřina Irmanovová as Susanne, Karel Smyczek as Michal, Anna Pitašová as Michal's mother and Gustav Püttjer as Kohouti starik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The White Dove has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Dove page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Dove tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Dove (1960)?
- In US, The White Dove is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Dove worth watching?
- The White Dove holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Dove?
- The White Dove stars Kateřina Irmanovová, Karel Smyczek, Anna Pitašová, Gustav Püttjer and Vjaceslav Irmanov.
- When was The White Dove released?
- The White Dove was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.