The Emperor and the Golem
Císařův pekař – Pekařův císař
Synopsis
The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
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Jan Werich
Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker
Nataša Gollová
Katerina aka Sirael
Jiří Plachý
Edward Kelley
František Černý
Hieroným Alessandro Scotta, alchemist
Marie Vášová
Countess Katharina Strada
Bohuš Záhorský
Lang
Zdeněk Štěpánek
Marshal Russworm
František Filipovský
Court Astrologer
Václav Trégl
The Emperor's Servant
Vladimír Leraus
Hungarian Delegate
Miloš Nedbal
Court Physician
Bohuš Hradil
Tycho de Brahe
František Holar
Captain of the Guard
Vladimír Řepa
Lubomír Lipský
An Alchemist
Theodor Pištěk
Bohumil Bezouška
Artist Hans von Aachen
Felix le Breux
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Frič
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Brdečka, Jiří Krejčík, Jan Werich, Martin Frič
- Original Score
- Julius Kalaš
- Original Title
- Císařův pekař – Pekařův císař
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Československý státní film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Frič
Jiří Brdečka, Jiří Krejčík, Jan Werich, Martin Frič
Julius Kalaš
Jan Stallich
Jan Kohout
Department Leadership Roster
Julius Kalaš
Original Music Composer
Martin Frič
Director
Jiří Trnka
Costume Design
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
Jan Kohout
Editor
Vladimír Synek
Costume Design
Jiří Brdečka
Screenplay
Jiří Krejčík
Screenplay
Jan Werich
Screenplay
Jan Zázvorka
Production Design
Martin Frič
Screenplay
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What is The Emperor and the Golem about?
The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
Who directed The Emperor and the Golem?
The Emperor and the Golem was directed by Martin Frič.
Who stars in The Emperor and the Golem?
The principal cast of The Emperor and the Golem includes Jan Werich, Nataša Gollová, Jiří Plachý, František Černý, Marie Vášová.
When was The Emperor and the Golem released and how long is it?
The Emperor and the Golem was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emperor and the Golem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emperor and the Golem was composed by Julius Kalaš.