Jánošík
Originally released in 1963. Jánošík is a history/drama film. directed by Paľo Bielik. With a runtime of 2h 50m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring František Kuchta, Lucia Popp, and Ctibor Filčík
Synopsis
This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first part talks about Jánošík's childhood, studies and return to his native village. In the second part Jánošík leaves for the hills, where he organizes his band of brigands and starts an anti-feudal resistance. The film concludes with Jánošík's execution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 50m
170 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
SK
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SK
Production Companies
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jánošík about?
This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of th...
Who directed Jánošík?
Jánošík was directed by Paľo Bielik.
How long is Jánošík?
Jánošík has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes (170 minutes total).
When was Jánošík released?
Jánošík was released on August 23, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jánošík?
The main cast of Jánošík includes František Kuchta, Lucia Popp, Ctibor Filčík, Dušan Blaškovič, Ondrej Jariabek.