The Sorcerer's Apprentice
1978, Czech. Directed by Karel Zeman.
Beggar boy Krabat is lured to apprentice for an evil, one-eyed sorcerer. With a number of others, he works at the sorcerer's mill while learning black magic. Every Christmas, one of the lads has to face the master in a magical duel, where the boy never stands a chance because the master is the only person allowed to use a secret spell.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 1 March 1978
- Original title
- Čarodějův učeň
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Written by
- Karel Zeman
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What The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on Krabat, a 1971 novel by Otfried Preußler.
Novel · 1971
Krabat
By Otfried Preußler
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice: quick answers
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Sorcerer's Apprentice have a post-credits scene?
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Sorcerer's Apprentice yet.
Which OTT platform is The Sorcerer's Apprentice on?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1978. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
If you liked The Sorcerer's Apprentice, try The Black Cauldron, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, The Sword in the Stone.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (1978) was directed by Karel Zeman and stars Luděk Munzar, Jaroslav Moučka.
What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice based on?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is based on Krabat, a 1971 novel by Otfried Preußler.