Escape from the Shadows (1959)

Escape from the Shadows (1959) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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.