The Death of Black King
Originally released in 1972. The Death of Black King is a comedy/crime film. directed by Jiří Sequens.
Starring Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Bláha, and Josef Vinklář
Synopsis
Prague in the 1930s. A young, pretty girl gets on a crowded tram. She immediately catches the attention of a young man who not only appreciates the girl's charm, but also tries to steal her handbag discreetly. And so we meet one of the main characters of the film, a swindler, pickpocket and generally strange being Josef Kořínek alias Pépi. In addition to him, the story is populated by other characters from the Prague outskirts. Of course, the film also features the shrewd councilman Vacátko and his inseparable investigators Brůžek and Bouše. They have a sad duty - to track down the murderer of the collector Krále, who was found dead and who lost a sum of money on the way from the bank that could interest many people from his surroundings...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jaroslav Marvan
as Vacátko, Police Councilor
Josef Bláha
as Josef Bruzek
Josef Vinklář
as Josef Bouse
Vlastimil Brodský
as Ludvík Král
Jana Brejchová
as Magda Králová
Antonie Hegerliková
as Králová
Josef Somr
Josef Kemr
as Franc Florián
Stanislav Fišer
as Pépi Korínek
Walter Taub
as Prokurista Hrádek
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death of Black King about?
Prague in the 1930s. A young, pretty girl gets on a crowded tram. She immediately catches the attention of a young man who not only appreciates the girl's charm, but also tries to steal her handbag...
Who directed The Death of Black King?
The Death of Black King was directed by Jiří Sequens.
How long is The Death of Black King?
The Death of Black King has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Death of Black King released?
The Death of Black King was released on March 31, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Death of Black King?
The main cast of The Death of Black King includes Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Bláha, Josef Vinklář, Vlastimil Brodský, Jana Brejchová.