Transport from Paradise
Transport z ráje
Synopsis
Czechoslovakian Zbynek Brynych directs this psychological drama set in World War II Terezin ghetto. A dark, visual portrayal of the trials and tribulations the Theresienstadt people faced on a daily basis presented in a series of memorable stories. Their hopes and dreams unfold against the perpetual threat of deportation (or worse) by the Nazis. Based on the novel "Night and Hope" by Arnost Lustig.
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Zdeněk Štěpánek
David Löewenbach
Ilja Prachař
Moric Herz
Ladislav Pešek
Roubíček
Jindřich Narenta
Generál SS Knecht
Vlastimil Brodský
Mukl
Čestmír Řanda
Marmulstaub
Jiří Vršťala
Binde
Jaroslav Raušer
Von Holler
Walter Taub
Spiegel
Martin Gregor
Josef Abrhám
Josef Vinklář
Vágus
Jaroslav Rozsíval
Jiřina Štěpničková
Jiří Němeček
Vlastimil Fiala
František Němec
Helga Čočková
Líza
Juraj Herz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zbyněk Brynych
- Screenplay & Story
- Zbyněk Brynych, Arnošt Lustig
- Original Score
- Jiří Sternwald
- Original Title
- Transport z ráje
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- German, Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zbyněk Brynych
Zbyněk Brynych, Arnošt Lustig, Vladimír Bor
Jiří Sternwald
Jan Čuřík
Miroslav Hájek
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Zbyněk Brynych
Screenplay
Ester Krumbachová
Costume Design
Arnošt Lustig
Screenplay
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Karel Škvor
Production Design
Zbyněk Brynych
Director
Jiří Sternwald
Original Music Composer
Jan Čuřík
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transport from Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transport from Paradise about?
Czechoslovakian Zbynek Brynych directs this psychological drama set in World War II Terezin ghetto. A dark, visual portrayal of the trials and tribulations the Theresienstadt people faced on a daily basis presented in a series of memorable stories. Their hopes and dreams unfold against the perpetual threat of deportation (or worse) by the Nazis. Based on the novel "Night and Hope" by Arnost Lustig.
Who directed Transport from Paradise?
Transport from Paradise was directed by Zbyněk Brynych.
Who stars in Transport from Paradise?
The principal cast of Transport from Paradise includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ilja Prachař, Ladislav Pešek, Jindřich Narenta, Vlastimil Brodský.
When was Transport from Paradise released and how long is it?
Transport from Paradise was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Transport from Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transport from Paradise was composed by Jiří Sternwald.
Is Transport from Paradise based on a book or true story?
Transport from Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Arnošt Lustig".