The High Wall
Vysoká zeď
Synopsis
Jitka is a 12-year-old girl who feels the first stirring of love. She becomes friends with a young man who is hospitalized with paralysis. Jitka visits the man every day and witnesses his slow recovery, but she is unaware that she could have deeper feelings for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Kachyňa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
- Original Score
- Jan Novák
- Original Title
- Vysoká zeď
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Kachyňa
Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
Jan Novák
Josef Vaniš
Jan Chaloupek
Erich Švabík
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Procházka
Screenplay
Leoš Karen
Production Design
Karel Postřehovský
Costume Design
Karel Kachyňa
Screenplay
Jan Chaloupek
Editor
Karel Kachyňa
Director
Josef Vaniš
Director of Photography
Jan Novák
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Wall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The High Wall about?
Jitka is a 12-year-old girl who feels the first stirring of love. She becomes friends with a young man who is hospitalized with paralysis. Jitka visits the man every day and witnesses his slow recovery, but she is unaware that she could have deeper feelings for him.
Who directed The High Wall?
The High Wall was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in The High Wall?
The principal cast of The High Wall includes Radka Dulíková, Vít Olmer, Helena Kružíková, Václav Lohniský, Ivana Bílková.
When was The High Wall released and how long is it?
The High Wall was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The High Wall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The High Wall was composed by Jan Novák.