The Cremator
Spalovač mrtvol
“NO ONE WILL SUFFER.”
Synopsis
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
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The Cremator (Modern Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-16
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Rudolf Hrušínský
Karel Kopfrkingl
Vlasta Chramostová
Lakmé / Dagmar
Jana Stehnová
Zina
Miloš Vognič
Mili
Ilja Prachař
Walter Reinke
Zora Božinová
Reinkeová
Eduard Kohout
Bettleheim
Jiří Lír
Strauss
Dimitri Rafalsky
Fenek
Jan Vlček
Vrána
Václav Halama
Pelikán
Jiří Hálek
Rámar Holý
Václav Kotva
Josífek Zajíc
Míla Myslíková
Silly Woman
Vladimír Menšík
Silly Woman's Husband
Jiří Menzel
Dvorak
Václav Štekl
Musician / Box Referee / Panopticon Owner
Nataša Gollová
Madam in the Massage Parlor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juraj Herz
- Screenplay & Story
- Juraj Herz, Ladislav Fuks
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Spalovač mrtvol
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juraj Herz
Juraj Herz, Ladislav Fuks, Vladimír Bor
Zdeněk Liška
Stanislav Milota
Jaromír Janáček
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Juraj Herz
Director
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Juraj Herz
Screenplay
Ladislav Fuks
Screenplay
Jaromír Janáček
Editor
Stanislav Milota
Director of Photography
Zbyněk Hloch
Production Design
Olga Dimitrovová
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cremator
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What is The Cremator about?
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
Who directed The Cremator?
The Cremator was directed by Juraj Herz.
Who stars in The Cremator?
The principal cast of The Cremator includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič, Ilja Prachař.
When was The Cremator released and how long is it?
The Cremator was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cremator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cremator was composed by Zdeněk Liška.
Is The Cremator based on a book or true story?
The Cremator is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ladislav Fuks".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cremator?
The Cremator holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).