Days of Betrayal
Dny zrady
Synopsis
This feature film based on the events of 1938 is a chronicle of the futile efforts of the Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes (Jirí Pleskot), politicians and ordinary citizens, to save the independence and the territorial integrity of the state from the advance of Hitler's Germany. On the 29th of March 1938 the leader of the Sudeten Germans Henlein (Werner Ehrlicher) has a meeting with Hitler (Gunnar Möller). Hitler orders him to intensify pressure on the Czechoslovak government. On the 24th of April in Carlsbad, the Sudetendeutsche Partei (Sudeten German Party) decides upon eight demands that are unacceptable to the Czechoslovak President, since they would ultimately lead to the break-up of the Republic. Benes still shows a certain willingness to negotiate, and Henlein resents this. The Germans are determined to make further negotiations impossible through incidents and violence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Prague
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Vávra
- Screenplay & Story
- Miloslav Fábera, Otakar Vávra
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Dny zrady
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 3h 47m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Vávra
Miloslav Fábera, Otakar Vávra
Zdeněk Liška
Jaromír Šofr
Antonín Zelenka
Department Leadership Roster
Otakar Vávra
Director
Karel Lier
Production Design
Miloslav Fábera
Screenplay
Antonín Zelenka
Editor
Otakar Vávra
Screenplay
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Jan Kropáček
Costume Design
Jaromír Šofr
Director of Photography
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What is Days of Betrayal about?
This feature film based on the events of 1938 is a chronicle of the futile efforts of the Czechoslovak president Edvard Benes (Jirí Pleskot), politicians and ordinary citizens, to save the independence and the territorial integrity of the state from the advance of Hitler's Germany. On the 29th of March 1938 the leader of the Sudeten Germans Henlein (Werner Ehrlicher) has a meeting with Hitler (Gunnar Möller). Hitler orders him to intensify pressure on the Czechoslovak government. On the 24th of April in Carlsbad, the Sudetendeutsche Partei (Sudeten German Party) decides upon eight demands that are unacceptable to the Czechoslovak President, since they would ultimately lead to the break-up of the Republic. Benes still shows a certain willingness to negotiate, and Henlein resents this. The Germans are determined to make further negotiations impossible through incidents and violence.
Who directed Days of Betrayal?
Days of Betrayal was directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who stars in Days of Betrayal?
The principal cast of Days of Betrayal includes Jiří Pleskot, Bohumil Pastorek, Gunnar Möller, Jaroslav Radimecký, Martin Gregor.
When was Days of Betrayal released and how long is it?
Days of Betrayal was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 3h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Days of Betrayal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Days of Betrayal was composed by Zdeněk Liška.