Marathon (1968)

Marathon (1968) poster

It is 5 May 1945 and the uprising against the hated German occupiers has broken out in Prague. The Czech guards open the gate of the Pankrác prison to allow the prisoners to escape en masse. Many of them are shot dead by the German guards but young Ruda (Jaromír Hanzlík) manages to run away. He is taken care of by one of the Prague fighters, concierge Kytka. Kytka hides him in the flat of the house's owner where only the young maid Karla (Jana Brejchová) is left, ordering her to take care of Ruda.

Director: Ivo Novák
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Runtime: 103 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: Václav Hanuš
Editing: Jiřina Lukešová
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marathon about?
It is 5 May 1945 and the uprising against the hated German occupiers has broken out in Prague. The Czech guards open the gate of the Pankrác prison to allow the prisoners to escape en masse. Many of them are shot dead by the German guards but young Ruda (Jaromír Hanzlík) manages to run away. He is taken care of by one of the Prague fighters, concierge Kytka. Kytka hides him in the flat of the house's owner where only the young maid Karla (Jana Brejchová) is left, ordering her to take care of Ruda.
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon was directed by Ivo Novák.
Who stars in Marathon?
Marathon stars Jaromír Hanzlík, Jana Brejchová, Vladimír Menšík, Karel Höger, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Petr Kostka.
How long is Marathon?
Marathon has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is Marathon?
Marathon is a Comedy, Drama, War film.
Where was Marathon produced?
Marathon was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of Marathon?
The themes of Marathon include: The Horror of War and Humanity.