The Plain Old Maid
Originally released in 1959. The Plain Old Maid is a drama film. directed by Miroslav Hubáček. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dana Medřická, Karel Höger, and Otakar Brousek
Synopsis
At the end of the 1950s, some filmmakers attempted to escape the ideological dictates by turning to psychological drama. We watch as an aging, uptight, strict woman who has come to inspect a regional publishing house literally blossoms and snows. A few days of comfort and happiness, however, are capped by a bitter epiphany: the man who had so charmed her has indeed embezzled the money entrusted to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Medřická
as Hana Kalvodová
Karel Höger
as Jiří Štefl
Otakar Brousek
as Boleslav Hronek
Světla Amortová
as Čírkovská
František Holar
as vrchní Pepíček
Valentina Thielová
as Eva
Vladimír Menšík
as vrátný v hotelu
Václav Lohniský
as Manager Štolfa
Nelly Gaierová
as barmanka
Jaroslav Heyduk
as Karlíček
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Plain Old Maid about?
At the end of the 1950s, some filmmakers attempted to escape the ideological dictates by turning to psychological drama. We watch as an aging, uptight, strict woman who has come to inspect a region...
Who directed The Plain Old Maid?
The Plain Old Maid was directed by Miroslav Hubáček.
How long is The Plain Old Maid?
The Plain Old Maid has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Plain Old Maid released?
The Plain Old Maid was released on June 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Plain Old Maid?
The main cast of The Plain Old Maid includes Dana Medřická, Karel Höger, Otakar Brousek, Světla Amortová, František Holar.