The Motive for Murder
Originally released in 1975. The Motive for Murder is a crime film. directed by Julius Matula.
Starring Ilja Prachař, Antonie Hegerliková, and Helga Čočková
Synopsis
A short story film depicting the three different faces of crime. In the short story "The Weekend", Karas kills a woman he raped some time ago in order to silence her. However, he accidentally kills another woman. In "Hostages", a drug addict, Chaban, terrorizes the hospital's operating team, but the disciplined doctors handle the difficult situation. In "The Pickpocket", the thief Benda wants to return to his trade immediately after his release, but his attempt ends tragically.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
2.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Ilja Prachař
as Karas (segment "Víkend")
Antonie Hegerliková
as Karasová (segment "Víkend")
Helga Čočková
as Šteklová (segment "Víkend")
Zdena Studenková
as Věra (segment "Víkend")
Vlado Černý
as Petr (segment "Víkend")
Vlastimil Hašek
as Štekl (segment "Víkend")
František Hanus
as Cyril (segment "Víkend")
Eva Friedrichová
as Cyrilová (segment "Víkend")
Václav Postránecký
as Capt. Havránek (segment "Víkend")
Jan Teplý
as Lt. Šíma (segment "Víkend")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Motive for Murder about?
A short story film depicting the three different faces of crime. In the short story "The Weekend", Karas kills a woman he raped some time ago in order to silence her. However, he accidentally kills...
Who directed The Motive for Murder?
The Motive for Murder was directed by Julius Matula.
How long is The Motive for Murder?
The Motive for Murder has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Motive for Murder released?
The Motive for Murder was released on April 4, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Motive for Murder?
The main cast of The Motive for Murder includes Ilja Prachař, Antonie Hegerliková, Helga Čočková, Zdena Studenková, Vlado Černý.