The Good Soldier Schweik
Originally released in 1956. The Good Soldier Schweik is a comedy/animation film. directed by Jiří Trnka. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Werich
Synopsis
Adapting Jaroslav Hasek's raucous satirical novel, and also bringing Josef Lada's equally famous illustrations to garrulous puppet life, posed Trnka one of his biggest creative challenges. Trnka himself felt that the final episode was the most artistically successful, but there's much to enjoy in all three, not least the way that the lackadaisical layabout Svejk's own self-serving anecdotes are realized through cut-out animation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Loutkový film Praha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Soldier Schweik about?
Adapting Jaroslav Hasek's raucous satirical novel, and also bringing Josef Lada's equally famous illustrations to garrulous puppet life, posed Trnka one of his biggest creative challenges. Trnka hi...
Who directed The Good Soldier Schweik?
The Good Soldier Schweik was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is The Good Soldier Schweik?
The Good Soldier Schweik has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Good Soldier Schweik released?
The Good Soldier Schweik was released on October 4, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Good Soldier Schweik?
The main cast of The Good Soldier Schweik includes Jan Werich.