Wolf Trap
Originally released in 1958. Wolf Trap is a drama film. directed by Jiří Weiss.
Starring Miroslav Doležal, Jiřina Šejbalová, and Jana Brejchová
Synopsis
The title of this highly-regarded Czech drama translates as Wolf Trap. Set in the 1920s, the story revolves around an ambitious young provincial politician (Miroslav Dolozai) who enters into a marriage of convenience with a smotheringly possessive -- and much older -- woman (Jirina Sejbavola). Hoping to temporarily escape his overbearing wife's clutches, the husband strikes up a friendship with her young ward (Jana Brejchova). The relationship blossoms into a deep abiding love, but the jellyfish husband can't bring himself to declare his ardor to the girl. Even after the death of the wife, the husband hasn't the intestinal fortitude to admit his passion, and the results are bleak indeed for the unfortunate ward. Director Jiri Weiss does a masterful job staging his story of frustration and denial against a backdrop of post-WWI bourgeois banality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 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 Wolf Trap about?
The title of this highly-regarded Czech drama translates as Wolf Trap. Set in the 1920s, the story revolves around an ambitious young provincial politician (Miroslav Dolozai) who enters into a marr...
Who directed Wolf Trap?
Wolf Trap was directed by Jiří Weiss.
How long is Wolf Trap?
Wolf Trap has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Wolf Trap released?
Wolf Trap was released on May 23, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wolf Trap?
The main cast of Wolf Trap includes Miroslav Doležal, Jiřina Šejbalová, Jana Brejchová, Jaroslav Průcha, Libuše Freslová.