The Devil's Trap
Originally released in 1962. The Devil's Trap is a history/drama film. directed by František Vláčil. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vítězslav Vejražka, Miroslav Macháček, and Čestmír Řanda
Synopsis
A small town is one day visited by a priest who is there on a secret mission. He is a member of the Inquisition sent to investigate the activities of a local miller. The miller and his son are the descendants of an old family whose ancestral home burned down a century ago, but was rebuilt from scratch. The miller inherited much of his knowledge about the land, water, and a building's stability from generations of family experience. His reputation for finding water and predicting when a structure might collapse have come to the attention of the Inquisition -surely he must be in league with the Devil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vítězslav Vejražka
as Mlynár Spálený
Miroslav Macháček
as Kaplan Probus
Čestmír Řanda
as Regent Valecský z Valce
Vlastimil Hašek
as Myslivec Filip
Vít Olmer
as Mlynářův syn Jan
Karla Chadimová
as Martina
František Kovářík
as Pastýř ovcí
Bedřich Karen
as Biskup Dittrichstejn
Josef Hlinomaz
as Dráb na poli
Jaroslav Moučka
as Jakub
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Trap about?
A small town is one day visited by a priest who is there on a secret mission. He is a member of the Inquisition sent to investigate the activities of a local miller. The miller and his son are the ...
Who directed The Devil's Trap?
The Devil's Trap was directed by František Vláčil.
How long is The Devil's Trap?
The Devil's Trap has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Trap released?
The Devil's Trap was released on April 20, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Trap?
The main cast of The Devil's Trap includes Vítězslav Vejražka, Miroslav Macháček, Čestmír Řanda, Vlastimil Hašek, Vít Olmer.