The Secret of Blood (1953)
A biographical film about a Czech doctor, Dr. Jánský. The athletically inclined medic Jánský successfully completes his studies. He wants to become a surgeon, but finds himself in Professor Kuffner's psychiatric clinic, where, together with his colleague Kozdera, he tries to uncover the connection between blood clotting and mental illness. They make the surprising discovery that human blood can be divided into four groups and thus prevent it from clotting during transfusions. However, Jánský's discovery is met with misunderstanding by the Czech medical community...
Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: December 25, 1953
Cast
- Vladimír Ráž - Dr. Jan Janský
- Zdeněk Štěpánek - Prof. Kuffner
- Jiřina Petrovická - Hedva
- Vlastimil Brodský - Dr. Kozdera
- Svatopluk Beneš - Dr. Regent
- Rudolf Hrušínský - Kurzweil
- Rudolf Deyl - Papik
- Radovan Lukavský - Kolcava
- Vlasta Chramostová - Kolcavova
- Gustav Hilmar - Prof. Kyselka
Screenplay
- Jan Werich (Screenstory)
- Otakar Kirchner (Screenstory)
- Vladimír Neff (Story)
- Martin Frič (Screenstory)
- Vladimír Neff (Screenplay)
Music: Dalibor C. Vačkář
Cinematography: Jan Stallich
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Studio uměleckého filmu Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, 1900s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret of Blood about?
- A biographical film about a Czech doctor, Dr. Jánský. The athletically inclined medic Jánský successfully completes his studies. He wants to become a surgeon, but finds himself in Professor Kuffner's psychiatric clinic, where, together with his colleague Kozdera, he tries to uncover the connection between blood clotting and mental illness. They make the surprising discovery that human blood can be divided into four groups and thus prevent it from clotting during transfusions. However, Jánský's discovery is met with misunderstanding by the Czech medical community...
- Who directed The Secret of Blood?
- The Secret of Blood was directed by Martin Frič.
- Who stars in The Secret of Blood?
- The Secret of Blood stars Vladimír Ráž, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Jiřina Petrovická, Vlastimil Brodský, Svatopluk Beneš, Rudolf Hrušínský.
- How long is The Secret of Blood?
- The Secret of Blood has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret of Blood?
- The Secret of Blood is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Secret of Blood produced?
- The Secret of Blood was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Secret of Blood?
- The themes of The Secret of Blood include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.