Krakatit
Krakatit (1948) is a science fiction film, directed by Otakar Vávra. It stars Karel Höger and Florence Marly. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Krakatit Is About
A gravely ill chemist lies in bed trying to piece together the explosive he discovered and how the substance passed into other hands. What Prokop calls krakatit is, to everyone who wants it, the key to absolute power. Otakar Vavra brought Karel Capek’s 1922 novel to the screen three years after Hiroshima and tied the book’s warning directly to his own moment. Built out of flashbacks, dreams and hallucinations, it stands close to German expressionism. It counts among the first films about nuclear catastrophe, and it lays that fear at the door of science’s own conscience.
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What is Krakatit about?
A gravely ill chemist lies in bed trying to piece together the explosive he discovered and how the substance passed into other hands. What Prokop calls krakatit is, to everyone who wants it, the key to absolute power.
Where can I watch Krakatit?
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How long is Krakatit?
Krakatit runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did Krakatit come out?
Krakatit was released in 1948.
Who directed Krakatit?
Krakatit was directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who stars in Krakatit?
Krakatit stars Karel Höger, Florence Marly, Jiří Plachý, Nataša Tanská.
What is Krakatit's rating?
Krakatit holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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