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6.5/10 • 39

1969-02-281h 17m

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In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

Directors
Jaromil Jireš
Editors
Josef Valušiak

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Josef Somr

    Josef Somr

    Ludvik Jahn

  2. Jana Dítětová

    Jana Dítětová

    Helena Zemánková

  3. Luděk Munzar

    Luděk Munzar

    Pavel Zemánek

  4. Jaroslava Obermaierová

    Jaroslava Obermaierová

    Marketa

  5. Evald Schorm

    Evald Schorm

    Kostka

  6. Milan Svrčina

    Milan Svrčina

    Jaroslav

  7. Miloš Rejchrt

    Miloš Rejchrt

    Alexej

  8. Věra Křesadlová

    Věra Křesadlová

    Věra

  9. Jaromír Hanzlík

    Jaromír Hanzlík

    Lieutenant

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Status
Released
Original Language
Czech
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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