Zborov
Synopsis
In the Škoda factory, where they are feverishly rearming in 1914, works the foreman Kalina, the father of the young men Pavel and Jan. Pavel is a supporter of the monarchy, while Jan, on the contrary, defends the idea of our national independence. Just before mobilization, Jan escapes to Russia, where he joins a group of volunteer legionnaires called the "Czech Company", fighting against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Pavel enlists in the Austrian army. The brothers do not meet again until July 1917 in the battle of Zborov in Ukraine, which marked a successful breakthrough of the Austro-Hungarian front.
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Ladislav Boháč
Pavel Kalina / Commentary (voice)
Vladimír Šmeral
Jeník Kalina
Jiří Plachý
Rabas
František Vnouček
Miloš
Gabriel Hart
Kodeš
Franz Richter
František Smolík
Kalina
Marie Ptáková
Anna Kalinová
Jarmila Beránková
Hanička Langrová
Václav Trégl
Karel Ledvina
Vítězslav Boček
Zamrazil
Karel Dymák
Kolja Nikolaj Andrejevič Semjaško
L. H. Struna
Karpíšek
František Kreuzmann
Halama
Alois Peterka
Hořica
Stanislav Neumann
Kopecký
R. A. Strejka
Zámečník
Vladimír Řepa
Kolenatý
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Slavíček, J. A. Holman
- Screenplay & Story
- J. A. Holman
- Original Score
- Otakar Jeremiáš
- Original Title
- Zborov
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Nationalfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Slavíček, J. A. Holman
J. A. Holman, Rudolf Medek
Otakar Jeremiáš
Josef Střecha, Vladimír Kolátor
Jan Kohout
Department Leadership Roster
J. A. Holman
Screenplay
Jan Kohout
Editor
Jiří Slavíček
Director
J. A. Holman
Director
Jan Zázvorka
Production Design
Josef Střecha
Director of Photography
Vladimír Kolátor
Director of Photography
Otakar Jeremiáš
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zborov
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What is Zborov about?
In the Škoda factory, where they are feverishly rearming in 1914, works the foreman Kalina, the father of the young men Pavel and Jan. Pavel is a supporter of the monarchy, while Jan, on the contrary, defends the idea of our national independence. Just before mobilization, Jan escapes to Russia, where he joins a group of volunteer legionnaires called the "Czech Company", fighting against the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Pavel enlists in the Austrian army. The brothers do not meet again until July 1917 in the battle of Zborov in Ukraine, which marked a successful breakthrough of the Austro-Hungarian front.
Who directed Zborov?
Zborov was directed by Jiří Slavíček, J. A. Holman.
Who stars in Zborov?
The principal cast of Zborov includes Ladislav Boháč, Vladimír Šmeral, Jiří Plachý, František Vnouček, Gabriel Hart.
When was Zborov released and how long is it?
Zborov was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Zborov?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zborov was composed by Otakar Jeremiáš.