The Boxer and Death
Boxer a smrť
Synopsis
Concentration camp commander Kraft finds out that prisoner Kominek is a former professional boxer. Overnight, the prisoner is made Kraft's exercise partner and unwillingly rises to a privileged position at the camp. His anger over the death of his friend and co-prisoner leads to open revolt. The film brings a new view of human degradation during fascism by a tragic story of one man whose only chance for survival is to accept the rules of an unequal game.
Top Cast
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Štefan Kvietik
Jan Komínek
Manfred Krug
Kraft
Valentina Thielová
Helga
Józef Kondrat
Venzlak
Edwin Marian
Willi
Gerhard Rachold
Holder
Jindřich Narenta
Dr. Gluk
Edmund Ogrodziński
Stasek
Jan Bobek
Emil
Ján Kováčik
Zdeněk Kraus
Ondro
Ľudovít Ozábal
Marian
Magda Gödölleová
Halina
Jozef Šikuta
Teodor Piovarči
Ján Géc
Hana Slivková
Viera Radványiová
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Solan
- Screenplay & Story
- Józef Hen, Tibor Vichta, Peter Solan
- Original Score
- Wiliam Bukový
- Original Title
- Boxer a smrť
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, German, Czech, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Solan
Józef Hen, Tibor Vichta, Peter Solan
Wiliam Bukový
Tibor Biath
Bedřich Voděrka
Department Leadership Roster
Tibor Biath
Director of Photography
Ferdinand Konček
Costume Design
Anton Krajčovič
Production Design
Peter Solan
Director
Józef Hen
Screenplay
Tibor Vichta
Screenplay
Peter Solan
Screenplay
Wiliam Bukový
Original Music Composer
Bedřich Voděrka
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxer and Death
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What is The Boxer and Death about?
Concentration camp commander Kraft finds out that prisoner Kominek is a former professional boxer. Overnight, the prisoner is made Kraft's exercise partner and unwillingly rises to a privileged position at the camp. His anger over the death of his friend and co-prisoner leads to open revolt. The film brings a new view of human degradation during fascism by a tragic story of one man whose only chance for survival is to accept the rules of an unequal game.
Who directed The Boxer and Death?
The Boxer and Death was directed by Peter Solan.
Who stars in The Boxer and Death?
The principal cast of The Boxer and Death includes Štefan Kvietik, Manfred Krug, Valentina Thielová, Józef Kondrat, Edwin Marian.
When was The Boxer and Death released and how long is it?
The Boxer and Death was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxer and Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxer and Death was composed by Wiliam Bukový.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boxer and Death?
The Boxer and Death holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).