Friend of the Jolly Devil
1987, Polish. Directed by Jerzy Łukaszewicz.
A woodsman find and abandoned child in the forest and raises him as his son. When the child reaches 10, the woodsman suddenly goes blind. The kid is determined to help his "father" and answers a mysterious call. He must seek the Spirit of Darkness and defeat him if the woodsman is to see again. During his search for the Spirit he encounters a friendly monster who helps the boy in his quest. They are able to survive every dangerous test on their way and the final confrontation.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
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- Released
- 6 February 1987
- Original title
- Przyjaciel wesołego diabła
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Jerzy Łukaszewicz
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Friend of the Jolly Devil: quick answers
What comes after Friend of the Jolly Devil?
Next in the series: Bliskie spotkania z wesołym diabłem (1989).
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How long is Friend of the Jolly Devil?
Friend of the Jolly Devil runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is Friend of the Jolly Devil on?
Friend of the Jolly Devil isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 February 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Friend of the Jolly Devil?
If you liked Friend of the Jolly Devil, try Wish Upon a Unicorn, The Magic Faraway Tree, Discovering Dinotopia.
Who directed Friend of the Jolly Devil?
Friend of the Jolly Devil (1987) was directed by Jerzy Łukaszewicz and stars Waldemar Kalisz, Piotr Dziamarski, Franciszek Pieczka.