Long Live the Republic (1965)

7.5/10 134 min War Drama

Overview

Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat. The village is in turmoil, because the Nazi occupiers have just retreated and the Red Army is advancing. Oldrich dodges amid the mayhem and panic, taking his share of blows but always managing to stay one step ahead.

Cast

Vlado Müller

Oldřichův otec

Gustáv Valach

pacholek

Yuriy Nazarov

sovětský důstojník

Iva Janžurová

Bertýna Petrželová

Eduard Bredun

Josef Karlík

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