Give the Devil His Due (1985) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A persecuted protagonist uses friendship, supernatural bargains, and moral choice to overcome abuse and expose false appearances.

Story Structure — 6 Plot Phases

A Cruel Inheritance

The protagonist loses his father soon after the father's marriage to Dorota. Dorota uses her courtship of the Governor to have the protagonist arrested.

Key Events

• Father Marries Dorota — The protagonist's father marries Dorota and dies soon afterward. Location: Family home
• Dorota Seeks Authority — Dorota courts the Governor and uses the relationship against the protagonist. Location: Governor's residence
• Petr Is Arrested — The Governor has the protagonist arrested at Dorota's request. Location: Governor's jurisdiction

Flight And Conscription

An escape brings the protagonist into contact with Angelína and her family. He is then forced into the army, where the Corporal bullies him.

Key Events

• Escape Meets Angelína — During an escape attempt, the protagonist meets Angelína and Adélka. Characters: Angelína Location: Escape route
• Angelína Rejects Petr — Angelína shows no interest in the poor protagonist. Characters: Angelína Location: Count's estate
• Forced Army Service — The protagonist is forced to join the army and is bullied by the Corporal. Characters: Corporal Location: Army camp
• A Demon's Wrong Delivery — An inexperienced chort is sent to take Dorota to Hell but mistakenly takes the protagonist's grandmother. Location: Road to Hell
• Lucipher Orders Correction — Lucipher becomes angry and sends the chort to correct the mistake. Location: Hell

The Chort's Misadventure

An inexperienced chort delivers the wrong person to Hell and is ordered to correct the error. Soldiers burn his wolf's tail, leaving him without supernatural powers.

Key Events

• The Chort Joins Soldiers — The chort accidentally joins the army while trying to complete his assignment. Characters: Corporal Location: Army camp
• Wolf Tail Is Burned — Soldiers burn the chort's wolf's tail, causing him to lose his supernatural powers. Characters: Corporal Location: Army camp
• Unexpected Friendship — The powerless chort meets the protagonist and becomes his friend. Location: Army camp
• A New Wolf Tail — The protagonist helps the chort obtain a new wolf's tail. Location: Army surroundings

A Bargain With Hell

The protagonist helps the chort regain his powers, and they escape the army together. After taking Dorota to Hell, the protagonist receives three wishes from Lucipher.

Key Events

• Escape From the Army — The protagonist and the chort escape the army after restoring the chort's powers. Characters: Corporal Location: Army camp and road
• Dorota Taken To Hell — The fugitives abduct Dorota and drag her to Hell. Location: Road to Hell
• Petr Works In Hell — The protagonist works in Hell until Lucipher decides to release him. Location: Hell
• Three Wishes Granted — Lucipher grants three wishes: a magic coat, the grandmother's release, and the Corporal's removal to Hell. Location: Hell

Gold And Reckoning

The magic coat provides golden ducats and helps draw the Governor and Corporal to the chort. The protagonist then uses the fortune to secure a marriage proposal.

Key Events

• A Second Devilish Assignment — Lucipher additionally requires the chort to take the Governor to Hell with the Corporal. Characters: Corporal Location: Hell
• Golden Ducats Attract Crowds — The magic coat produces golden ducats, allowing the disguised protagonist to help people in need. Location: Town
• The Officials Are Lured — The protagonist uses the money to lure the Governor and the Corporal toward the chort. Characters: Corporal Location: Town
• The Officials Go To Hell — The chort takes the Governor and the Corporal to Hell. Characters: Corporal Location: Town and Hell
• The Count Requests Money — The financially desperate Count asks the protagonist for money. Characters: Angelína Location: Count's estate
• Marriage Bargain Accepted — The Count agrees to provide a marriage opportunity in exchange for the requested money. Characters: Angelína Location: Count's estate
• Adélka Recognises Petr — Angelína dislikes the protagonist's beggar-like appearance, while the other daughter recognizes him. Characters: Angelína Location: Count's estate

The Chosen Bride

The coat disappears before the protagonist visits the Duke's castle as an elegant gentleman. Angelína changes her mind, but the protagonist chooses Adélka, while Angelína unknowingly marries Lucipher.

Key Events

• Adélka Recognises Petr — Angelína dislikes the protagonist's beggar-like appearance, while the other daughter recognizes him. Characters: Angelína Location: Count's estate
• The Coat Disappears — The protagonist takes the needed ducats, removes the coat, and watches it disappear. Location: Road to the Duke's castle
• Angelína Changes Her Mind — After seeing the protagonist as an elegant gentleman, Angelína wants to marry him. Characters: Angelína Location: Duke's castle
• Adélka Marriage — The protagonist declines Angelína and marries the daughter he originally chose; Angelína unknowingly marries Lucipher. Characters: Angelína Location: Duke's castle

Story Breakdown

• Family Dispossession — The protagonist loses family security after his father's remarriage and death.
  • Father's Sudden Death — The father dies soon after marrying Dorota.
  • Dorota's Manipulation — Dorota courts the Governor and turns authority against the protagonist.
• Arrest And Escape — The protagonist is arrested but encounters the Count's daughters during an escape attempt.
  • Governor's Arrest — The Governor has the protagonist arrested at Dorota's request.
  • Angelína's Rejection — Angelína is not interested in the poor protagonist.
• Army Persecution — Forced military service exposes the protagonist to the Corporal's bullying.
  • Forced Conscription — The protagonist is compelled to join the army.
  • Corporal's Bullying — The Corporal bullies the protagonist inside the army.
• Chort's Mistake — A failed supernatural assignment brings an inexperienced chort into the army.
  • Wrong Grandmother — The chort accidentally takes the protagonist's grandmother instead of Dorota.
  • Burned Wolf Tail — Soldiers burn the chort's wolf's tail and remove his powers.
• Friendship And Escape — The protagonist helps the powerless chort regain his abilities and flee the army.
  • New Wolf Tail — The protagonist obtains a replacement wolf's tail for the chort.
  • Dorota's Hellbound Fate — The two fugitives abduct Dorota and drag her to Hell.
• Lucipher's Three Wishes — After working in Hell, the protagonist receives supernatural resources and a dangerous assignment.
  • Magic Golden Coat — The first wish creates a coat that produces golden ducats.
  • Officials' Punishment — The chort is required to take the Governor and Corporal to Hell.
• Golden Courtship — The protagonist uses wealth and changing appearances to resolve the marriage conflict.
  • Count's Money Request — The financially desperate Count asks the protagonist for money.
  • Marriage Choice — The protagonist rejects Angelína's renewed interest and marries Adélka.

Directed by

Hynek Bočan

Key Cast

• Vladimír Dlouhý — Petr Máchal
• Ondřej Vetchý — Vraník – Janek
• Jana Dítětová — Anna Máchalová
• František Vicena — František Máchal
• Jaroslava Kretschmerová — Dorota Máchalová