Directed by:
Oldřich LipskýCinematography:
Jiří MacákComposer:
Jaroslav UhlířCast:
Rudolf Hrušínský, Petr Čepek, Josef Somr, Vida Neuwirthová, Július Satinský, Zdeněk Svěrák, Miloš Kopecký, Lubomír Lipský st., Jiří Kaftan, Milan Lasica (more)Plots(1)
Three retired soldiers, the gunner Pankrac, dragoon Bimbác and military cook Servác, have been released from the army without pay and they wonder the world. When good-hearted elves give then magical gifts, they ponder on how to best make use of them. In the end, they set off together for the kingdom of Monte Albo, where Bimbác falls in love with Princess Bosana. Though Bosana is beautiful, she is also evil. She gradually robs them of their gifts and has them driven out. While she and the king rejoice in all of the money they'll be able to make with the magical items, it takes the soldiers a while to realize what is truly the most important thing in the world for them... (Zlín Film Festival)
(more)Cast
![Rudolf Hrušínský](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268155_27d6b5.jpg)
Rudolf Hrušínský
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Higher Principle (1960)
The Elementary School (1991)
Journey into the Depth of the Student's Soul (1939)
![Petr Čepek](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268169_cb87ac.jpg)
Petr Čepek
Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
Best movies:
The Elementary School (1991)
My Sweet Little Village (1985)
Revizor (1971) (theatrical recording)
![Josef Somr](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268175_66305a.jpg)
Josef Somr
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Hamlet (1986) (theatrical recording)
Naši furianti (1983) (theatrical recording)
Tažní ptáci (1983) (TV movie)
![Vida Neuwirthová](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/278/278789_2f1bdf.jpg)
Vida Neuwirthová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
My Sweet Little Village (1985)
The Three Veterans (1983)
The Very Late Afternoon of a Faun (1983)
![Július Satinský](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268174_ed8d1a.jpg)
Július Satinský
Slovak state
Best movies:
My Sweet Little Village (1985)
Lasica & Satinský a hostia: Soirée (1968) (TV movie)
The Three Veterans (1983)
![Zdeněk Svěrák](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268143_ed5264.jpg)
Zdeněk Svěrák
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Dobytí severního pólu (2006) (theatrical recording)
Záskok (1997) (theatrical recording)
The Conquest of the North Pole (1987) (theatrical recording)
![Miloš Kopecký](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268171_8131f9.jpg)
Miloš Kopecký
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Semafor - Největší hity (2005) (video compilation)
Dům na nebesích (1984) (theatrical recording)
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... (1954)
![Lubomír Lipský st.](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268173_7324a0.jpg)
Lubomír Lipský st.
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Charleyova teta (1969) (theatrical recording)
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... (1954)
Sváko Ragan (1976) (TV movie)
![Jiří Kaftan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/428/428968_293cdc.jpg)
Jiří Kaftan
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
The Cremator (1968)
The Three Veterans (1983)
Green Gold (1964)
![Milan Lasica](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268172_01e38f.jpg)
Milan Lasica
Slovak state
Best movies:
Lasica & Satinský a hostia: Soirée (1968) (TV movie)
Půldruhé hodiny zpoždění (2009) (theatrical recording)
The Three Veterans (1983)
![Jiří Hálek](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/047/165047353_42143c.jpg)
Jiří Hálek
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! (1976)
The Cremator (1968)
Revizor (1971) (theatrical recording)
![Vladimír Hrubý](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268170_bad20f.jpg)
Vladimír Hrubý
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Give the Devil His Due (1984)
Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! (1976)
Adela Has Not Had Her Supper Yet (1978)
![Ladislav Gerendáš](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/078/831/78831483_48a894.jpg)
Ladislav Gerendáš
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Give the Devil His Due (1984)
The Three Veterans (1983)
Královský život otroka (1992) (TV movie)
![Jaroslav Vozáb](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/274/274833_ef9183.jpg)
Jaroslav Vozáb
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
The Conquest of the North Pole (1987) (theatrical recording)
Dlouhý, Široký a Krátkozraký (1987) (theatrical recording)
Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! (1976)
![Dana Balounová](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/277/277553_f9af37.jpg)
Dana Balounová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Men About Town (1969)
The Three Veterans (1983)
Svatební cesta do Jiljí (1983) (TV movie)
![Vlasta Jelínková](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/275/275675_1f730f.jpg)
Vlasta Jelínková
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
My Sweet Little Village (1985)
Secluded, Near Woods (1976)
Sňatky z rozumu (1968) (series)
![Tomáš Vacek](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/275/275250_0f1f5a.jpg)
Tomáš Vacek
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Silent Pain (1990)
The Three Veterans (1983)
Love Between the Raindrops (1979)
![Ivan Pokorný](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/472/472977_adc9cf.jpg)
Ivan Pokorný
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Amadeus (1984)
Waiter, Scarper! (1980)
Joachim, Put It in the Machine (1974)
Hasso Steube
Best movies:
The Three Veterans (1983)
Paul Jaster
German Empire
Best movies:
The Three Veterans (1983)