The hero of this popular fairy tale is a young prince who, after the death of his parents, goes out into the world. During his travels he meets a magical talking horse and falls in love with the beautiful princess Slavna. On the advice of his horse, he binds one eye and pretends to be dumb and enters into service as the castle gardener.

• Filmové studio Barrandov
• Ivan Palúch
• Magda Vášáryová
• František Velecký
• Jiří Krampol
• Josef Kubíček
• Karel Hábl
• Gustav Opočenský
• Karel Augusta