Pochodně
Originally released in 1961. Pochodně is a drama/history film. directed by Vladimír Čech.
Starring Eduard Cupák, Zuzana Stivínová, and Jaroslav Vojta
Synopsis
Prague in the 1870s. Work in Smolík's sulphur factory is hard and dangerous to health. The poorly paid workers resemble torches because their clothes are soaked with poisonous phosphorus. Young Josef Rezler also works in the sulphur factory and uses his earnings to feed his mother and little sisters. He throws his perpetually drunken father out of the house. The older worker Brož forces Josef to learn to read and write. A cholera epidemic breaks out in Prague and Josef is the only one of his family to survive the disease...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1961
64 years ago
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eduard Cupák
as worker Josef Rezler
Zuzana Stivínová
as Anci Rozsypalová
Jaroslav Vojta
as factory Smolík
Luděk Munzar
as Otto - Smolík's son
Karel Höger
as Father Novotný
Zdeněk Braunschläger
as editor Kolár
Vlastimil Hašek
as singer Hejkal
Václav Sloup
as accordionist Shrovetide
Lubomír Kostelka
as singer Kulda
Vladimír Brabec
as foreman Ladislav Zápotocký
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pochodně about?
Prague in the 1870s. Work in Smolík's sulphur factory is hard and dangerous to health. The poorly paid workers resemble torches because their clothes are soaked with poisonous phosphorus. Young Jo...
Who directed Pochodně?
Pochodně was directed by Vladimír Čech.
When was Pochodně released?
Pochodně was released on March 10, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pochodně?
The main cast of Pochodně includes Eduard Cupák, Zuzana Stivínová, Jaroslav Vojta, Luděk Munzar, Karel Höger.