The Sheriff Behind Bars (1966)

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A dramatic story from the setting of a youth de tention center. Youngster Jakub, out of delusory solidarity, gets convicted of theft and goes to prison in place ofthe "sheriff" of his gang. He naively hopes that the sheriff will appreciate his gesture and leaves the stolen goods in a safe hideaway to later divide them fairly among the gang members. This conviction gives Jakub the strength to endure the unbearable conditions in the center. But reality is often much harsher than naive ideals and hollow relations in the gang.

Director: Dimitrij Plichta
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Štěpán Koníček
Cinematography: Viktor Svoboda
Editing: Bedřich Voděrka
Production: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
More Films by Director: Dimitrij Plichta
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sheriff Behind Bars about?
A dramatic story from the setting of a youth de tention center. Youngster Jakub, out of delusory solidarity, gets convicted of theft and goes to prison in place ofthe "sheriff" of his gang. He naively hopes that the sheriff will appreciate his gesture and leaves the stolen goods in a safe hideaway to later divide them fairly among the gang members. This conviction gives Jakub the strength to endure the unbearable conditions in the center. But reality is often much harsher than naive ideals and hollow relations in the gang.
Who directed The Sheriff Behind Bars?
The Sheriff Behind Bars was directed by Dimitrij Plichta.
Who stars in The Sheriff Behind Bars?
The Sheriff Behind Bars stars Otakar Prajzner, Jiří Sedlmayer, Petr Svojtka, Viliam Polónyi, Štefan Kapičák, Jiří Ornest.
How long is The Sheriff Behind Bars?
The Sheriff Behind Bars has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Sheriff Behind Bars?
The Sheriff Behind Bars is a Drama film.
Where was The Sheriff Behind Bars produced?
The Sheriff Behind Bars was produced in Czechoslovakia.