Jízdní hlídka (1936)

The war drama The Horse Patrol is an adaptation of the play of the same name by writer and military doctor František Langer. It takes place in 1919 in Russia and depicts the conflict between members of the Czechoslovak legions and Soviet agitators who are trying to forcibly integrate the legionnaires into the Red Army. Members of the legionnaire's horse patrol, led by sergeant František Matějka (Z. Štěpánek), befriend the inhabitants of a Russian village, but after a cunning attack they find themselves isolated in a lonely building. They are holding two Russian prisoners, while two of their soldiers have set out to report to their superiors. The horse patrol then loses its horse due to betrayal and must prepare for an unequal battle during a major Red Army attack...

Director: Václav Binovec
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Julius Kalaš
Cinematography: Otto Heller, Ferdinand Pečenka
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: A-B
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on play or musical, post world war i

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jízdní hlídka about?
The war drama The Horse Patrol is an adaptation of the play of the same name by writer and military doctor František Langer. It takes place in 1919 in Russia and depicts the conflict between members of the Czechoslovak legions and Soviet agitators who are trying to forcibly integrate the legionnaires into the Red Army. Members of the legionnaire's horse patrol, led by sergeant František Matějka (Z. Štěpánek), befriend the inhabitants of a Russian village, but after a cunning attack they find themselves isolated in a lonely building. They are holding two Russian prisoners, while two of their soldiers have set out to report to their superiors. The horse patrol then loses its horse due to betrayal and must prepare for an unequal battle during a major Red Army attack...
Who directed Jízdní hlídka?
Jízdní hlídka was directed by Václav Binovec.
Who stars in Jízdní hlídka?
Jízdní hlídka stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ferdinand Hart, Jaroslav Vojta, Jiří Vondrovič, František Kreuzmann, L. H. Struna.
How long is Jízdní hlídka?
Jízdní hlídka has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Jízdní hlídka?
Jízdní hlídka is a War, Drama film.
Where was Jízdní hlídka produced?
Jízdní hlídka was produced in Czechoslovakia.