The Secret of Steel City
Tajemství Ocelového města
Synopsis
The film is a metaphor for the Cold War. It depicts two neighbouring nations: peace loving Fortuna and the not so peaceful land of the Steel City.
Top Cast
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Martin Růžek
Dr. Sarrasin
Josef Vinklář
Profesor chemie Eric Janus
Petr Kostka
Van Hulshof
Jan Potměšil
Viktor
Jaromír Hanzlík
Ingenieur Marcel Zodiak / Moltke
Taťjana Medvecká
Alice
Josef Somr
Vent
Petr Čepek
Filbank
Vilém Besser
Arminius
Bořivoj Navrátil
Siniger
Josef Bláha
Captain
Čestmír Řanda
ředitel internátu
Karel Gult
Josef Větrovec
Mallery
Miroslav Moravec
Ferdinand Krůta
Ladislav Potměšil
Dozor na internátu
Viktor Maurer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludvík Ráža
- Screenplay & Story
- Ondřej Vogeltanz, Ludvík Ráža
- Original Score
- Luboš Fišer
- Original Title
- Tajemství Ocelového města
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov, Československá televize Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludvík Ráža
Ondřej Vogeltanz, Ludvík Ráža, Jules Verne, Ota Hofman
Luboš Fišer
Jan Němeček
Josef Valušiak
Department Leadership Roster
Ludvík Ráža
Director
Ondřej Vogeltanz
Screenplay
Ludvík Ráža
Screenplay
Jan Němeček
Director of Photography
Luboš Fišer
Original Music Composer
Josef Valušiak
Editor
Milan Nejedlý
Production Design
Irena Greifová
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of Steel City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of Steel City about?
The film is a metaphor for the Cold War. It depicts two neighbouring nations: peace loving Fortuna and the not so peaceful land of the Steel City.
Who directed The Secret of Steel City?
The Secret of Steel City was directed by Ludvík Ráža.
Who stars in The Secret of Steel City?
The principal cast of The Secret of Steel City includes Martin Růžek, Josef Vinklář, Petr Kostka, Jan Potměšil, Jaromír Hanzlík.
When was The Secret of Steel City released and how long is it?
The Secret of Steel City was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of Steel City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of Steel City was composed by Luboš Fišer.
Is The Secret of Steel City based on a book or true story?
The Secret of Steel City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of Steel City?
The Secret of Steel City holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).