Humoreska
Synopsis
Dvořák's well-known composition reappears again and again in the serious moments of the lives of the father and son Hupeks - talented non-professional musicians for whom music gives them the opportunity to rise above difficulties and problems...
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Rudolf Hrušínský
Josef Hupka
Jaroslav Průcha
Josef Hupka
Vladimír Salač
Hynek Hupka
Ladislav Boháč
JUDr. Hynek Hupka
František Smolík
JUDr. K. Multrus
Jiřina Šejbalová
Julie Herdová
František Kreuzmann
Forejt
Ella Nollová
Batíková
Jaroslav Vojta
Podestát
Božena Šustrová
Hanči
Stanislava Strobachová
Dora
Hermína Vojtová
Hupková
Karel Dostal
předseda maturitní komise
Anna Steimarová
Šišvorka
Blažena Slavíčková
Mánička
Karel Černý
lékař
Milada Smolíková
kuchařka
Vladimír Řepa
úředník na obci
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Vávra
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Vávra
- Original Score
- František Škvor
- Original Title
- Humoreska
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lucernafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Vávra
Otakar Vávra, Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod
František Škvor
Jan Roth
Jan Kohout
Department Leadership Roster
Otakar Vávra
Director
Jan Roth
Director of Photography
Jan Kohout
Editor
Otakar Vávra
Screenplay
Karel Petr Adam
Production Design
František Škvor
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Humoreska
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Humoreska about?
Dvořák's well-known composition reappears again and again in the serious moments of the lives of the father and son Hupeks - talented non-professional musicians for whom music gives them the opportunity to rise above difficulties and problems...
Who directed Humoreska?
Humoreska was directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who stars in Humoreska?
The principal cast of Humoreska includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Jaroslav Průcha, Vladimír Salač, Ladislav Boháč, František Smolík.
When was Humoreska released and how long is it?
Humoreska was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Humoreska?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Humoreska was composed by František Škvor.
Is Humoreska based on a book or true story?
Humoreska is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod".