On the Comet
Originally released in 1970. On the Comet is a adventure/science fiction film. directed by Karel Zeman. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Horváth, Magda Vášáryová, and František Filipovský
Synopsis
When a comet passes the Earth very closely, it pulls a small part of North Africa, and a small swathe of humanity, along with it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emil Horváth
as geometr poručík Servadac
Magda Vášáryová
as Angelika, dívka z Valencie
František Filipovský
as plukovník Picard
Josef Větrovec
as šejk
Čestmír Řanda
as španělský konzul
Vladimír Menšík
as židovský hrnčíř Silberman
Jiřina Jirásková
as Ester, hrnčířova žena
Karel Effa
as kaprál Ben
Jaroslav Mareš
as kaprál Lafitte
Steva Maršálek
as Muhdí
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Krátký film Praha – Filmové studio Gottwaldov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Comet about?
When a comet passes the Earth very closely, it pulls a small part of North Africa, and a small swathe of humanity, along with it.
Who directed On the Comet?
On the Comet was directed by Karel Zeman.
How long is On the Comet?
On the Comet has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was On the Comet released?
On the Comet was released on October 9, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Comet?
The main cast of On the Comet includes Emil Horváth, Magda Vášáryová, František Filipovský, Josef Větrovec, Čestmír Řanda.