Baron Prasil (1961)

May 3, 2024

by Ted Davis

Also Known As: The Fabulous Baron Munchausen

Directed by: Karel Zeman

Synopsis: When young cosmonaut Tonik (Rudolf Jelinek) lands on the moon, he is astonished to find a group of eccentrics which includes the fabulous adventurer Baron Prasil (Milos Kopecky) waiting to greet him. The occasionally ridiculous, but always chivalrous Baron recruits Tonik, who he believes to be a moon-man, to accompany him on his journey back to Earth, there to vie for the favors of beautiful sloe-eyed Princess Bianca di Castelo Nero (Jana Brevchova).

Cartoon Cats: During the extended rescue of the princess, two clearly animated and vocal black cats are seen communing nose to nose on top of a columned arch.

Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - animated black cats on top of column
Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - animated black cats on top of column
Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - animated black cats on top of column animated gif

Kitty Cameo: A short time later, a yellow eyed black cat, among other human and animal life, flees the burning city of Constantinople.

Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - black cat fleeing burning city
Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - black cat fleeing burning city
Baron Prasil - The Fabulous Baron Munchhausen - black cat fleeing burning city animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats are known to lead wildly adventurous lives, too!

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