Romeo, Juliet and Darkness movie poster

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness

April 15, 1960 1h 32m 6.0/10 (21 votes)

Originally released in 1960. Romeo, Juliet and Darkness is a drama/war film. directed by Jiří Weiss.

Starring Ivan Mistrík, Dana Smutná, and Jiřina Šejbalová

Synopsis

Pavel, a young student living in Prague in 1942, hides a Jewish girl in his apartment building's attic. Amidst the brutality of the occupying German army, love blossoms between the two. He is her only link to the outside world. Then the two are discovered by Pavel's mother, who forces the residents of the apartment building to decide whether Hana can remain.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 15, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (21 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Barrandov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romeo, Juliet and Darkness about?

Pavel, a young student living in Prague in 1942, hides a Jewish girl in his apartment building's attic. Amidst the brutality of the occupying German army, love blossoms between the two. He is her o...

Who directed Romeo, Juliet and Darkness?

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness was directed by Jiří Weiss.

How long is Romeo, Juliet and Darkness?

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Romeo, Juliet and Darkness released?

Romeo, Juliet and Darkness was released on April 15, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Romeo, Juliet and Darkness?

The main cast of Romeo, Juliet and Darkness includes Ivan Mistrík, Dana Smutná, Jiřina Šejbalová, František Smolík, Blanka Bohdanová.