The Strike (1947)

6.0/10 • 77 min • Drama

Overview

In late 19th century Czech-speaking Bohemia, oppressed workers at German-owned mines and foundries revolt against their harsh working conditions. Made shortly after World War II as Czechoslovakia was falling to communism, the film resonates in Czech resentment of the German occupation.

Cast

Ladislav Boháč

Hudec

Marie Vášová

Hudcová

Oleg Reif

Rudolf

Josef Bek

Karel Hampl

Bedřich Karen

Bacher

Lída Matoušková

Kazdová

Jaroslav Zrotal

Hroník

Miloš Nedbal

Bílek

Stanislav Neumann

Trojan

Jaroslav Mareš

Klen

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