What is The Magic Jacket?
The Magic Jacket is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1973
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
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The Magic Jacket is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A sick boy hopes a magical jacket will give him instant knowledge.”
- Features imaginative fairy‑tale imagery.
- Shows a child's hopeful yearning for knowledge.
- The 91‑minute runtime allows a deliberately slow unfolding of the story.
Watch it if you appreciate gentle, fantastical dramas about childhood longing.
Suitable for older children and adults; contains mild illness themes but no graphic content.
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What is the central premise of "The Magic Jacket"?
The story follows a poor boy named Ferkó who, while ill with diphtheria, dreams of a magical jacket that he believes will let him know everything at school without studying.
When was the film released and what is its length?
It was released in 1973 and runs about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and adventure.
Who or what helps Ferkó in his dream?
In his visionary dream, Cinkekirály, the Titmouse King, rescues him from the magic Küsmödi.
Is the film suitable for children?
The film deals with a child's illness and imaginative themes in a gentle way, making it appropriate for older children and adults.
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