The Coward
Zbabělec
Synopsis
In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Weiss
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Weiss, Ota Ornest
- Original Score
- Jiří Srnka
- Original Title
- Zbabělec
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Weiss
Jiří Weiss, Ota Ornest, Ivan Bukovčan, Miloš Brož
Jiří Srnka
Josef Střecha
Miroslav Hájek
Karel Feix
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Weiss
Screenplay
Ota Ornest
Screenplay
Karel Postřehovský
Costume Design
Jiří Weiss
Director
Josef Střecha
Director of Photography
Jiří Srnka
Original Music Composer
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Bohuslav Kulič
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coward
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What is The Coward about?
In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.
Who directed The Coward?
The Coward was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in The Coward?
The principal cast of The Coward includes Ladislav Chudík, Dana Smutná, Dušan Blaškovič, Emil Horváth st., František Dibarbora.
When was The Coward released and how long is it?
The Coward was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Coward?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Coward was composed by Jiří Srnka.