The Hurvinek Circus

Hurvinek cannot go to a circus because he injured himself when sliding down the stair rail. He daydreams that he is an acrobat riding a scooter and an animal-trainer taming beasts. (MUBI)

Cast

Josef Skupa

as Spejbl (voice) / Hurvínek (voice)

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