The Undertaker
Originally released in 1932. The Undertaker is a comedy film. directed by Karel Lamač.
Starring Vlasta Burian, Theodor Pištěk, and Josef Rovenský
Synopsis
An employee of the funeral home Pleticha calls his superior. He overhears that he is supposed to buy a wedding gift and deliver it to his boss's relatives. He therefore sets off to the given address to organize the funeral. When the mistake is explained, Pleticha, in return for the entertainment, performs dances and songs of various nations for the wedding guests. One of the guests, grandfather Boleslav Hnipírdo, experienced a train collision near Vrňany on his way to Prague. Since he was not injured, he does not even want to ask for compensation. Pleticha takes advantage of this and goes to the railway headquarters with his leg bandaged. He pretends to be Hnipírdo and is questioned in detail about his journey. Thanks to his talkativeness, he reveals, among other things, that he jumped on a moving train, drove illegally, spat on the window and tore off the emergency brake...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vlasta Burian
as zaměstnanec pohřebního ústavu Vendelín Pleticha a falešný Boleslav Hnipírdo
Theodor Pištěk
as vrchní železniční rada Klapka
Josef Rovenský
as Boleslav Hnipírdo, švagr paní Plicové
Betty Kysilková
as teta Františka Plicová
Růžena Šlemrová
as nevěsta Anna Plicová, neteř paní Plicové
Jan Sviták
as řidič Franz, milenec Anny Plicové
Čeněk Šlégl
as ženich Anny Plicové
Lída Baarová
as paní Rozmarová
Jaroslav Marvan
as otec svedené dívky ženichem
Martin Frič
as kancelista na inspektorátu drah
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Elektafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Undertaker about?
An employee of the funeral home Pleticha calls his superior. He overhears that he is supposed to buy a wedding gift and deliver it to his boss's relatives. He therefore sets off to the given addres...
Who directed The Undertaker?
The Undertaker was directed by Karel Lamač.
How long is The Undertaker?
The Undertaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Undertaker released?
The Undertaker was released on June 10, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Undertaker?
The main cast of The Undertaker includes Vlasta Burian, Theodor Pištěk, Josef Rovenský, Betty Kysilková, Růžena Šlemrová.