A Jester's Tale (Bláznova kronika)

A Jester's Tale (Bláznova kronika) DVD Cover Country Czechoslovaka Directed by Karel Zeman Release Date 1964 Language Czech Studio Filmové studio Barrandov Main Cast Character Actor Petr Petr Kostka Lenka Emília Vásáryová Matej Miroslav Holub

A Jester's Tale (Czech: Bláznova kronika) is the 1964 Czech historical anti-war comedy. The story tooked place during the Thirty Years' War. Former musketeer Matej (Miroslav Holub), plowman Petr (Petr Kostka) and peasant girl Lenka (Emília Vásáryová) met by chance and soon became a very close friends.

The following weapons were used in the film A Jester's Tale (Bláznova kronika):

Flintlock Pistol

Flintlock Pistol is the standart firearm of the musketeer commanders, include Matej (Miroslav Holub). Petr (Petr Kostka) can be seen holds one as well.

British Heavy Dragoon Pistol - .62 caliber

Matej (Miroslav Holub) aims his pistol.

Hammer's moving is seen...

...but the muzzle flash, most likely is pyrotechnical effect.

Pistol grip is seen.

Petr (Petr Kostka) holds his pistol.

Musketer aims.

Percussion Cap Pistol

Heavy anachronistic Percussion Cap Pistol can be seen in the hands of one guardian. Petr (Petr Kostka) tooked it for himself.

Italian (Kingdom of the Two Sicilies) Percussion cap pistol, converted from flintlock, circa mid-19th century - .69 caliber (17.7mm)

Typical hammer shape is seen.

Matchlock Musket

Near all musketers, include Matej (Miroslav Holub) and Petr (Petr Kostka) uses Matchlock Muskets.

A Matchlock Musket

Musketeers with the muskets. Petr (Petr Kostka) is the third from right.

Matej (Miroslav Holub) with the musket on the shoulder.

Cannon

Cannons can be seen in the several scenes.

Broken cannon is seen on the field.