Witchhammer
"Anyone who stands up for heretics is considered a hectic himself!"
Originally released in 1970. Witchhammer is a drama/thriller film. directed by Otakar Vávra.
Starring Elo Romančík, Vladimír Šmeral, and Soňa Valentová
Synopsis
In the 1600s, an overzealous clergy hauls innocent women in front of tribunals, forces them to confess to imaginary witchery, and engages in brutal torture and persecution of their subjects.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (68 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witchhammer about?
In the 1600s, an overzealous clergy hauls innocent women in front of tribunals, forces them to confess to imaginary witchery, and engages in brutal torture and persecution of their subjects.
Who directed Witchhammer?
Witchhammer was directed by Otakar Vávra.
How long is Witchhammer?
Witchhammer has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Witchhammer released?
Witchhammer was released on January 23, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Witchhammer?
The main cast of Witchhammer includes Elo Romančík, Vladimír Šmeral, Soňa Valentová, Josef Kemr, Lola Skrbková.