The Hero Is Afraid (1966)

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Honza Vavrinec (Rudolf Hrusínský) works in the investment department of a large office. One day he gets involved in the case of an unjustly convicted worker who mistakenly considers him a parliamentary deputy. Honza as a "deputy" interferes in the case and helps the worker. Encouraged by the success and possibly also out of love for the beautiful secretary Svatava (Blanka Bohdanová), the then shy and fearful Honza stands up for the chief of the department, Hofmánek (Ladislav Pesek), who has been removed from his position.

Director: František Filip
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jiří Malásek, Jiří Bažant
Cinematography: Jan Roth
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

satire, based on play or musical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hero Is Afraid about?
Honza Vavrinec (Rudolf Hrusínský) works in the investment department of a large office. One day he gets involved in the case of an unjustly convicted worker who mistakenly considers him a parliamentary deputy. Honza as a "deputy" interferes in the case and helps the worker. Encouraged by the success and possibly also out of love for the beautiful secretary Svatava (Blanka Bohdanová), the then shy and fearful Honza stands up for the chief of the department, Hofmánek (Ladislav Pesek), who has been removed from his position.
Who directed The Hero Is Afraid?
The Hero Is Afraid was directed by František Filip.
Who stars in The Hero Is Afraid?
The Hero Is Afraid stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Ladislav Pešek, Jiří Sovák, Rudolf Deyl, Ilja Prachař, Blanka Bohdanová.
How long is The Hero Is Afraid?
The Hero Is Afraid has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is The Hero Is Afraid?
The Hero Is Afraid is a Comedy film.
Where was The Hero Is Afraid produced?
The Hero Is Afraid was produced in Czechoslovakia.
What are the themes of The Hero Is Afraid?
The themes of The Hero Is Afraid include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.