The Emperor and the Golem (1952)
The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 144 min
Release Date: January 4, 1952
Cast
- Jan Werich - Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker
- Nataša Gollová - Katerina aka Sirael
- Jiří Plachý - Edward Kelley
- František Černý - Hieroným Alessandro Scotta, alchemist
- Marie Vášová - Countess Katharina Strada
- Bohuš Záhorský - Lang
- Zdeněk Štěpánek - Marshal Russworm
- František Filipovský - Court Astrologer
- Václav Trégl - The Emperor's Servant
- Vladimír Leraus - Hungarian Delegate
Screenplay
- Jan Werich (Creative Producer)
- Jan Werich (Story)
- Jiří Brdečka (Screenplay)
- Jiří Krejčík (Screenplay)
- Jan Werich (Screenplay)
Music: Julius Kalaš
Cinematography: Jan Stallich
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Československý státní film
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Wizards and Sorcery
Keywords
mistaken identity, conspiracy, alchemy, doppelgänger, golem, magician, planned coup, astrologer, foolish leader, throne room
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Emperor and the Golem about?
- The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
- Who directed The Emperor and the Golem?
- The Emperor and the Golem was directed by Martin Frič.
- Who stars in The Emperor and the Golem?
- The Emperor and the Golem stars Jan Werich, Nataša Gollová, Jiří Plachý, František Černý, Marie Vášová, Bohuš Záhorský.
- How long is The Emperor and the Golem?
- The Emperor and the Golem has a runtime of 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- What genre is The Emperor and the Golem?
- The Emperor and the Golem is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Emperor and the Golem produced?
- The Emperor and the Golem was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Emperor and the Golem?
- The themes of The Emperor and the Golem include: Wizards and Sorcery.