Death Is Called Engelchen
Originally released in 1963. Death Is Called Engelchen is a drama/war film. directed by Ján Kadár.
Starring Jan Kačer, Eva Poláková, and Martin Růžek
Synopsis
Pavel is a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, Pavel is shot in the spine and sent to the hospital emergency ward. As he fades in and out of consciousness, he recalls the events that led to his participation in the underground. Holding German occupation commander Engelchen responsible for all the horrors and deprivations heaped upon his comrades, Pavel is kept alive by the possibility of recovering and exacting vengeance upon the Nazi officer - no matter how long it takes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Is Called Engelchen about?
Pavel is a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, Pavel is shot in the spine and sent to the hospital emergency ward. As he fades in and out of consciousne...
Who directed Death Is Called Engelchen?
Death Is Called Engelchen was directed by Ján Kadár.
How long is Death Is Called Engelchen?
Death Is Called Engelchen has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Death Is Called Engelchen released?
Death Is Called Engelchen was released on May 3, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Is Called Engelchen?
The main cast of Death Is Called Engelchen includes Jan Kačer, Eva Poláková, Martin Růžek, Blažena Holišová, Pavel Bártl.