Sign of the Cancer (1967)

Sign of the Cancer (1967) poster

When Dr. Hahn is found murdered in the hospital’s inspection room, investigators question several suspects: his colleague and longtime lover Dr. Marie Nováková (whom he cheated on with nurse Jiřina), the nurse herself, Dr. Petera (whose career he stymied), a senile patient named Zima, and the inept clinic head. As police sift through truthful and deceptive testimonies, complex professional rivalries and personal entanglements among the hospital staff come to light.

Director: Juraj Herz
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Svatopluk Havelka
Cinematography: Bedřich Baťka
Editing: Jaromír Janáček
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book, murder mystery

More Films by Director: Juraj Herz
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sign of the Cancer about?
When Dr. Hahn is found murdered in the hospital’s inspection room, investigators question several suspects: his colleague and longtime lover Dr. Marie Nováková (whom he cheated on with nurse Jiřina), the nurse herself, Dr. Petera (whose career he stymied), a senile patient named Zima, and the inept clinic head. As police sift through truthful and deceptive testimonies, complex professional rivalries and personal entanglements among the hospital staff come to light.
Who directed Sign of the Cancer?
Sign of the Cancer was directed by Juraj Herz.
Who stars in Sign of the Cancer?
Sign of the Cancer stars Zora Božinová, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ilja Prachař, Lubomír Černík, Josef Chvalina, Karla Chadimová.
How long is Sign of the Cancer?
Sign of the Cancer has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Sign of the Cancer?
Sign of the Cancer is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Sign of the Cancer produced?
Sign of the Cancer was produced in Czechoslovakia.