Občan Brych
Synopsis
František Brych, a principled lawyer, refuses to back the new Communist regime at his factory and grows increasingly alienated, even as his former love Irena, unhappily married to factory owner Ondřej Ráž, seeks his understanding. When he helps plan an escape over the Šumava border, the group’s panic and violence lead to murder, prompting Brych to abandon the scheme and return home with Irena.
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Karel Höger
Lawyer Frantisek Brych
Vlasta Fialová
Irena
Otomar Krejča
Ráz
Zdeněk Štěpánek
Mizina
Jaroslav Průcha
Bartos
Jan Pivec
Saska
Vladimír Ráž
Boris Tajchman
Miloš Kopecký
Kamil Tajchman
Bohuš Záhorský
Kalous
Jiřina Šejbalová
Kalousová
Blanka Bohdanová
Ria, daughter of the Kalous
Valentina Thielová
Helena
Josef Bek
Patera
Eduard Kohout
balance account manager Karel Kazda
Josef Kemr
officer Štětka
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
german converter Hans
Martin Růžek
Lazecký
Jarmila Smejkalová
Landová
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otakar Vávra
- Screenplay & Story
- Otakar Vávra, Jan Otčenášek
- Original Score
- Jiří Srnka
- Original Title
- Občan Brych
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otakar Vávra
Otakar Vávra, Jan Otčenášek, František Břetislav Kunc
Jiří Srnka
Jan Kališ
Antonín Zelenka
Bohumil Šmída
Department Leadership Roster
Erna Veselá
Costume Design
Jiří Srnka
Original Music Composer
Karel Škvor
Production Design
Otakar Vávra
Screenplay
Jan Otčenášek
Screenplay
Ladislav Tomek
Costume Design
Antonín Zelenka
Editor
Otakar Vávra
Director
Jan Kališ
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Občan Brych
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What is Občan Brych about?
František Brych, a principled lawyer, refuses to back the new Communist regime at his factory and grows increasingly alienated, even as his former love Irena, unhappily married to factory owner Ondřej Ráž, seeks his understanding. When he helps plan an escape over the Šumava border, the group’s panic and violence lead to murder, prompting Brych to abandon the scheme and return home with Irena.
Who directed Občan Brych?
Občan Brych was directed by Otakar Vávra.
Who stars in Občan Brych?
The principal cast of Občan Brych includes Karel Höger, Vlasta Fialová, Otomar Krejča, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Jaroslav Průcha.
When was Občan Brych released and how long is it?
Občan Brych was released in 1959 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Občan Brych?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Občan Brych was composed by Jiří Srnka.
Is Občan Brych based on a book or true story?
Občan Brych is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jan Otčenášek".