Days of Betrayal (1973)
This feature film based on the events of 1938 is a chronicle of the futile efforts of the Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes (Jirí Pleskot), politicians and ordinary citizens, to save the independence and the territorial integrity of the state from the advance of Hitler's Germany. On the 29th of March 1938 the leader of the Sudeten Germans Henlein (Werner Ehrlicher) has a meeting with Hitler (Gunnar Möller). Hitler orders him to intensify pressure on the Czechoslovak government. On the 24th of April in Carlsbad, the Sudetendeutsche Partei (Sudeten German Party) decides upon eight demands that are unacceptable to the Czechoslovak President, since they would ultimately lead to the break-up of the Republic. Benes still shows a certain willingness to negotiate, and Henlein resents this. The Germans are determined to make further negotiations impossible through incidents and violence.
Cast
Screenplay
- Miloslav Fábera (Story)
- Miloslav Fábera (Screenplay)
- Otakar Vávra (Story)
- Otakar Vávra (Screenplay)
Keywords
eve of world war ii
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Days of Betrayal about?
- This feature film based on the events of 1938 is a chronicle of the futile efforts of the Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes (Jirí Pleskot), politicians and ordinary citizens, to save the independence and the territorial integrity of the state from the advance of Hitler's Germany. On the 29th of March 1938 the leader of the Sudeten Germans Henlein (Werner Ehrlicher) has a meeting with Hitler (Gunnar Möller). Hitler orders him to intensify pressure on the Czechoslovak government. On the 24th of April in Carlsbad, the Sudetendeutsche Partei (Sudeten German Party) decides upon eight demands that are unacceptable to the Czechoslovak President, since they would ultimately lead to the break-up of the Republic. Benes still shows a certain willingness to negotiate, and Henlein resents this. The Germans are determined to make further negotiations impossible through incidents and violence.
- Who directed Days of Betrayal?
- Days of Betrayal was directed by Otakar Vávra.
- Who stars in Days of Betrayal?
- Days of Betrayal stars Jiří Pleskot, Bohumil Pastorek, Gunnar Möller, Jaroslav Radimecký, Martin Gregor, Bořivoj Navrátil.
- How long is Days of Betrayal?
- Days of Betrayal has a runtime of 3h 47m (227 minutes).
- What genre is Days of Betrayal?
- Days of Betrayal is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Days of Betrayal produced?
- Days of Betrayal was produced in Czechoslovakia.