Man from the Unknown
Originally released in 1939. Man from the Unknown is a drama film. directed by Martin Frič. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zdeněk Štěpánek, Jiřina Štěpničková, and Zvonimir Rogoz
Synopsis
While in Bohemia, an American industrialist named Craigs goes missing. In Prague, the police have arrested a man without identification, who bears a striking resemblance to Craigs. The doctor, the secretary, and the hotel staff all claim that he is the industrialist. The man denies this claim. When he learns how harsh and despotic the man he is believed to be is, he agrees to go to London and adopts his new identity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zdeněk Štěpánek
as John Craigs / muž z neznáma
Jiřina Štěpničková
as Helena
Zvonimir Rogoz
as Clifford
Karel Černý
as Black
Karel Dostal
as Vice-president Northon
Jaroslav Průcha
as MUDr. White
Božena Šustrová
as Nelly Wernerová
František Kreuzmann
as Bob
Jarmila Holmová
as Bobova žena
Vladimír Šmeral
as Dvořáček
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Lloyd-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man from the Unknown about?
While in Bohemia, an American industrialist named Craigs goes missing. In Prague, the police have arrested a man without identification, who bears a striking resemblance to Craigs. The doctor, the ...
Who directed Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown was directed by Martin Frič.
How long is Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Man from the Unknown released?
Man from the Unknown was released on December 22, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man from the Unknown?
The main cast of Man from the Unknown includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, Jiřina Štěpničková, Zvonimir Rogoz, Karel Černý, Karel Dostal.