Higher Principle
Originally released in 1960. Higher Principle is a drama film. directed by Jiří Krejčík.
Starring František Smolík, Jana Brejchová, and Ivan Mistrík
Synopsis
During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (19 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higher Principle about?
During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of th...
Who directed Higher Principle?
Higher Principle was directed by Jiří Krejčík.
How long is Higher Principle?
Higher Principle has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Higher Principle released?
Higher Principle was released on November 23, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Higher Principle?
The main cast of Higher Principle includes František Smolík, Jana Brejchová, Ivan Mistrík, Jan Šmíd, Alexandr Postler.