Burglar and Umbrella
Originally released in 1971. Burglar and Umbrella is a crime film. directed by Jiří Sequens.
Starring Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Vinklář, and Josef Bláha
Synopsis
In the morning twilight of Prague, the dead body of the safe-breaker Toufar is found floating on the river Vltava with a knife in his back. Police inspectors visit Toufar's lover, the prostitute Anna Kulatá (Jirina Bohdalová), nicknamed Umbrella, and it is apparent that the moment before she opened the door of her flat, someone fled through the window. Umbrella is summoned for examination to the head of the criminal police - Police Councilman Vacátko Jaroslav Marvan, but although shocked by the photograph of the dead man, she does not confess to anything. Before Toufar, Umbrella lived with the safe-breaker Penicka (Radoslav Brzobohatý), who loved her very much and made her quit her street trade. But when he was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, Umbrella began to live with the brute Toufar, who chased her to street again. In the case of the murder, Penicka is therefore the prime suspect.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burglar and Umbrella about?
In the morning twilight of Prague, the dead body of the safe-breaker Toufar is found floating on the river Vltava with a knife in his back. Police inspectors visit Toufar's lover, the prostitute An...
Who directed Burglar and Umbrella?
Burglar and Umbrella was directed by Jiří Sequens.
How long is Burglar and Umbrella?
Burglar and Umbrella has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Burglar and Umbrella released?
Burglar and Umbrella was released on April 9, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burglar and Umbrella?
The main cast of Burglar and Umbrella includes Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Vinklář, Josef Bláha, Jiřina Bohdalová, Radoslav Brzobohatý.