Hero for a Night
Held einer Nacht
Synopsis
The tailor Florian Kerzl is immersed in the Middle Ages. When he spoils the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the founding of the town of Zdislavice, he is banished from the town. So he moves in his armor to the nearby ruins of a medieval castle. Where Florian has several interesting adventures and even falls in love with the film extra Hanni. Eventually he finds a treasure in the cellars of the old castle, containing the will of the former castle lord.
Top Cast
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Betty Bird
Elvira Thompson
Theo Lingen
Oberlehrer Schneemilch
Erik Ode
Jantschi, Reklamezeichner
Max Liebl
Bürgermeister
Vlasta Burian
Florian Kerzl
Wilhelm Tauchen
Else Lord
Plaschek, Schneidermeisterin
František Černý
Jan Černý
Jiří Fiala
Robert Ford
Bedřich Frank
Emanuel Hříbal
Václav Menger
Karel Němec
Josef Novák
Vladimír Novotný
Josef Oliak
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Frič
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Francke, Hanns H. Fischer
- Original Score
- Eman Fiala
- Original Title
- Held einer Nacht
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Meissner Film Prague
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Frič
Peter Francke, Hanns H. Fischer
Eman Fiala
Jan Stallich
Martin Frič
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Frič
Director
Martin Frič
Editor
Peter Francke
Writer
Hanns H. Fischer
Writer
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero for a Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hero for a Night about?
The tailor Florian Kerzl is immersed in the Middle Ages. When he spoils the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the founding of the town of Zdislavice, he is banished from the town. So he moves in his armor to the nearby ruins of a medieval castle. Where Florian has several interesting adventures and even falls in love with the film extra Hanni. Eventually he finds a treasure in the cellars of the old castle, containing the will of the former castle lord.
Who directed Hero for a Night?
Hero for a Night was directed by Martin Frič.
Who stars in Hero for a Night?
The principal cast of Hero for a Night includes Betty Bird, Theo Lingen, Erik Ode, Max Liebl, Vlasta Burian.
When was Hero for a Night released and how long is it?
Hero for a Night was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero for a Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero for a Night was composed by Eman Fiala.