Mstitel
Synopsis
Kaspar Len returns home after three years in the army. He vainly searches for the mason Kryštof’s family where he had lived before he left. All he finds out is that Kryštof’s daughter Márynka, who was in his thoughts all those years, is now working in the local brothel. He goes to visit her and Márynka tells him of the misfortunes which befell her family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Steklý
- Screenplay & Story
- Karel Steklý
- Original Score
- Jan Seidel
- Original Title
- Mstitel
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Steklý
Karel Steklý, Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod, Vladimír Bor
Jan Seidel
Jan Stallich
Jan Kohout
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Seidel
Original Music Composer
Jan Zázvorka
Production Design
Jan Kohout
Editor
Karel Steklý
Screenplay
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
Karel Steklý
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mstitel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mstitel about?
Kaspar Len returns home after three years in the army. He vainly searches for the mason Kryštof’s family where he had lived before he left. All he finds out is that Kryštof’s daughter Márynka, who was in his thoughts all those years, is now working in the local brothel. He goes to visit her and Márynka tells him of the misfortunes which befell her family.
Who directed Mstitel?
Mstitel was directed by Karel Steklý.
Who stars in Mstitel?
The principal cast of Mstitel includes Radoslav Brzobohatý, Ivanka Devátá, Jan Pivec, Gustav Nezval, Josef Beyvl.
When was Mstitel released and how long is it?
Mstitel was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Mstitel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mstitel was composed by Jan Seidel.
Is Mstitel based on a book or true story?
Mstitel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod".