Escape from the Shadows (1959)
This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
Director: Jiří Sequens
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: March 6, 1959
Cast
- František Smolík - pharmacist Kout
- Ludmila Vendlová - saleswoman Marta -Kout's daughter
- Stanislav Remunda - drawing by Jirka Kucer
- Josef Bek - Karel Kadlec
- Renata Olárová - pharmacist Vera
- Milena Asmanová - actress Jirina
- Jaroslava Adamová - Irena - Karl's secretary
- Bohumil Smutný - Vostrý
- Růžena Lysenková - Marie
- Oldřich Vykypěl - Jozka
Screenplay
- František Břetislav Kunc (Creative Producer)
- Bedřich Kubala (Screenplay)
- Jiří Sequens (Screenplay)
- Bedřich Kubala (Story)
Music: Miloš Vacek
Cinematography: Alois Jiráček
Editing: Jan Chaloupek
Production: Filmové studio Barrandov
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape from the Shadows about?
- This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
- Who directed Escape from the Shadows?
- Escape from the Shadows was directed by Jiří Sequens.
- Who stars in Escape from the Shadows?
- Escape from the Shadows stars František Smolík, Ludmila Vendlová, Stanislav Remunda, Josef Bek, Renata Olárová, Milena Asmanová.
- How long is Escape from the Shadows?
- Escape from the Shadows has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Escape from the Shadows?
- Escape from the Shadows is a Drama film.
- Where was Escape from the Shadows produced?
- Escape from the Shadows was produced in Czechoslovakia.