The Protector
Protektor
Synopsis
A Czech journalist joins a Prague radio station what broadcasts Nazi propaganda in order to protect his Jewish wife. However, as the Nazi rule over Czechoslovakia calls for more and more collaboration, his relationship with his wife spirals downward.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marek Najbrt
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Geisler, Benjamin Tuček, Marek Najbrt
- Original Score
- Petr Marek, Prokop Holoubek, Tomáš Kelar, Markéta Lisá
- Original Title
- Protektor
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- HBO Česká republika, Media Plus, Negativ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marek Najbrt
Robert Geisler, Benjamin Tuček, Marek Najbrt
Petr Marek, Prokop Holoubek, Tomáš Kelar, Markéta Lisá
Miloslav Holman
Pavel Hrdlička
Milan Kuchynka, Pavel Strnad
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Geisler
Screenplay
Benjamin Tuček
Screenplay
Marek Najbrt
Director
Marek Najbrt
Screenplay
Miloslav Holman
Director of Photography
Ondřej Nekvasil
Production Design
Andrea Králová
Costume Design
Pavel Hrdlička
Editor
Milan Kuchynka
Producer
Pavel Strnad
Producer
Petr Marek
Original Music Composer
Prokop Holoubek
Original Music Composer
Tomáš Kelar
Original Music Composer
Markéta Lisá
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Protector
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Protector about?
A Czech journalist joins a Prague radio station what broadcasts Nazi propaganda in order to protect his Jewish wife. However, as the Nazi rule over Czechoslovakia calls for more and more collaboration, his relationship with his wife spirals downward.
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector was directed by Marek Najbrt.
Who stars in The Protector?
The principal cast of The Protector includes Jana Plodková, Marek Daniel, Klára Melíšková, Sandra Nováková, Jan Budař.
When was The Protector released and how long is it?
The Protector was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Protector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Protector was composed by Petr Marek, Prokop Holoubek, Tomáš Kelar, Markéta Lisá.