King of the Sumava
King of the Sumava (1959) is an adventure film, directed by Karel Kachyňa. It stars Radovan Lukavský and Jiří Vala. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 5.3/10.
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What King of the Sumava Is About
The film is set in Czechoslovakia in 1948. The Sumava mountains are not yet divided by wire. Marshes and forests run the length of the border. A small unit of border guards is posted in the region. Facing them is a smuggler. The man takes people secretly across to the other side. His routes go through the marshes and are dangerous. Nobody knows who he is. They call him the King of the Sumava. The guards try to catch him. A new sergeant joins the unit. In the town he grows close to a woman named Marie. Her husband has fled abroad. The film was made from the official view of its period. Radovan Lukavský and Jiří Vala appear in the ninety minute film, a Czechoslovak production Karel Kachyňa finished in 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is King of the Sumava about?
The film is set in Czechoslovakia in 1948. The Sumava mountains are not yet divided by wire.
Where can I watch King of the Sumava?
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How long is King of the Sumava?
King of the Sumava runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did King of the Sumava come out?
King of the Sumava was released in 1959.
Who directed King of the Sumava?
King of the Sumava was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in King of the Sumava?
King of the Sumava stars Radovan Lukavský, Jiří Vala, Jiřina Švorcová, Jaroslav Marvan.
What is King of the Sumava's rating?
King of the Sumava holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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