The Coward (1962)

The Coward (1962) poster

In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.

Director: Jiří Weiss
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jiří Srnka
Cinematography: Josef Střecha
Editing: Miroslav Hájek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii

More Films by Director: Jiří Weiss
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Coward about?
In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.
Who directed The Coward?
The Coward was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in The Coward?
The Coward stars Ladislav Chudík, Dana Smutná, Dušan Blaškovič, Emil Horváth st., František Dibarbora, Oleg Strizhenov.
How long is The Coward?
The Coward has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Coward?
The Coward is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Coward produced?
The Coward was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of The Coward?
The themes of The Coward include: The Horror of War and Humanity.