Jánošík
Synopsis
This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first part talks about Jánošík's childhood, studies and return to his native village. In the second part Jánošík leaves for the hills, where he organizes his band of brigands and starts an anti-feudal resistance. The film concludes with Jánošík's execution.
Top Cast
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František Kuchta
Juraj Jánosík
Lucia Popp
Tereza
Ctibor Filčík
Hrajnoha
Dušan Blaškovič
Surovec
Ondrej Jariabek
Gajdošík
Martin Ťapák
Uhorčík mladší
Jozef Kroner
Father Urhocik
Vojtech Brázdovič
Ilčík
Andrej Bagar
Zurayi
Eduard Bindas
Aurel
Viliam Záborský
Dráb Zubor
Samuel Adamčík
páter Domanič
Jaroslav Rozsíval
Jánosík's father
Magda Husáková-Lokvencová
Jánosík's mother
Karol L. Zachar
Grandfather
Vlado Černý
Jánošík (child)
Eva Jurigová
Tereza (child)
Peter Krivosudský
Ilčík (child)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paľo Bielik
- Screenplay & Story
- Paľo Bielik
- Original Score
- Tibor Andrašovan
- Original Title
- Jánošík
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Slovak
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paľo Bielik
Paľo Bielik
Tibor Andrašovan
Vladimír Ješina
Maximilián Remeň
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Vaníček
Production Design
Ludmila Purkyňová
Costume Design
Paľo Bielik
Director
Maximilián Remeň
Editor
Vladimír Ješina
Director of Photography
Tibor Andrašovan
Original Music Composer
Paľo Bielik
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jánošík.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jánošík
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jánošík about?
This film is one of the most popular pictures of Slovak cinema and relates the story about the legendary folk hero and brigand Juro Jánošík [1688-1713] and the social situation in Slovakia of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first part talks about Jánošík's childhood, studies and return to his native village. In the second part Jánošík leaves for the hills, where he organizes his band of brigands and starts an anti-feudal resistance. The film concludes with Jánošík's execution.
Who directed Jánošík?
Jánošík was directed by Paľo Bielik.
Who stars in Jánošík?
The principal cast of Jánošík includes František Kuchta, Lucia Popp, Ctibor Filčík, Dušan Blaškovič, Ondrej Jariabek.
When was Jánošík released and how long is it?
Jánošík was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Jánošík?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jánošík was composed by Tibor Andrašovan.