On the Comet
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| Directed by | Karel Zeman |
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| Based on | Hector Servadac by Jules Verne |
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| Cinematography | Rudolf Stahl |
| Edited by | Josef Valušiak |
| Music by | Luboš Fišer |
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| Distributed by | Ustredni pujcovna filmu Praze |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Language | Czech |
| Budget | 7 Million KČs |
Na kometě (literally On the Comet) is a 1970 Czech film directed by Karel Zeman, based on Jules Verne's 1877 novel Off on a Comet.
The film is a combination of animated and live action film. Animation is based on illustrations for Verne's novels. The story is presented in grotesque way, especially conflicts between British and French soldiers. Zeman added a romantic plot that includes Hector Servadac and Angelica.