Master Executioner (1966)
A dramatic story about two friends - fisherman Richardus and municipal executioner Emil Targo takes place at the river Danube, in places that used to be targets of Ottoman raids. But their attraction to the same woman and Emil’s betrayal change their indissoluble friendship to an equally strong hatred. And as it usually goes - after twenty years by a trick of fate Richardus’ daughter Agajka becomes the wife ofthe sun of his sworn enemy.
Director: Paľo Bielik
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: August 5, 1966
Cast
- Vlado Müller - Emil Targo
- Štefan Kvietik - Richardus
- Emília Vášáryová
- Peter Debnár - Emilko Targo
- Jozef Budský
- Zuzana Jariabková
- Oľga Adamčíková - Katrina Targova
- Eduard Bindas - Ali-pasa
- Daniel Michaelli
- František Dibarbora - Tuli-Bej
Screenplay
- Paľo Bielik (Story)
- Paľo Bielik (Screenplay)
Music: Tibor Andrašovan
Cinematography: Vladimír Ješina
Editing: Maximilián Remeň
Production: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
More Films by Director: Paľo Bielik
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Master Executioner about?
- A dramatic story about two friends - fisherman Richardus and municipal executioner Emil Targo takes place at the river Danube, in places that used to be targets of Ottoman raids. But their attraction to the same woman and Emil’s betrayal change their indissoluble friendship to an equally strong hatred. And as it usually goes - after twenty years by a trick of fate Richardus’ daughter Agajka becomes the wife ofthe sun of his sworn enemy.
- Who directed Master Executioner?
- Master Executioner was directed by Paľo Bielik.
- Who stars in Master Executioner?
- Master Executioner stars Vlado Müller, Štefan Kvietik, Emília Vášáryová, Peter Debnár, Jozef Budský, Zuzana Jariabková.
- How long is Master Executioner?
- Master Executioner has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Master Executioner?
- Master Executioner is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Master Executioner produced?
- Master Executioner was produced in Czechoslovakia.