The Medal (1980)
The trenches of World War I provide for a captivating backdrop to the drama of Corporal Hoferik. In his devotion to the Habsburg Monarchy, he fanatically carries out his military orders, but he ultimately suffers the Empire's disfavor.
Director: Martin Hollý
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 31, 1980
Cast
- Vlado Müller - Corporal Adalbert Hoferik
- Josef Bláha - Governor König
- Ilja Prachař - General Berger
- Radovan Lukavský - General Gross
- Jiří Kodet - Kostolány
- Oldřich Velen - Resnitzek
- Ladislav Frej - Ziegler
- Pavel Zedníček - Wimmer
- Miroslav Zounar - von Pallawski
- Jan Skopeček - Reischl
Screenplay
- Vladimír Kalina (Creative Producer)
- Monika Gajdošová (Creative Producer)
- Jiří Křižan (Screenplay)
- Vladimír Kalina (Story)
Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: František Uldrich
Editing: Ivana Kačírková
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov, Slovenská filmová tvorba
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, anti war
More Films by Director: Martin Hollý
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Medal about?
- The trenches of World War I provide for a captivating backdrop to the drama of Corporal Hoferik. In his devotion to the Habsburg Monarchy, he fanatically carries out his military orders, but he ultimately suffers the Empire's disfavor.
- Who directed The Medal?
- The Medal was directed by Martin Hollý.
- Who stars in The Medal?
- The Medal stars Vlado Müller, Josef Bláha, Ilja Prachař, Radovan Lukavský, Jiří Kodet, Oldřich Velen.
- How long is The Medal?
- The Medal has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Medal?
- The Medal is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Medal produced?
- The Medal was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Medal?
- The themes of The Medal include: The Horror of War and Humanity.