Hordubal
Synopsis
After five years of hard work in America Juraj Hordubal (Anatoliy Kuznetsov) returns back home. He is looking forward to his wife Polana (Libuse Geprtová) and his little daughter Hafie. The family and the village welcome him with hesitation. Everybody believed that Juraj died in America because Polana stopped receiving money from him already two years ago. Polana's farm was prospering first of all thanks to the young stable boy Stepán (Sándor Oszter). Men in the pub first indicate and then say to Juraj directly that Polana has been unfaithful to him with Stepán.
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Anatoliy Kuznetsov
Juraj Hordubal
Libuše Geprtová
Polana Hordubalová
Sándor Oszter
Štěpán Manya
Klára Pollertová
Karol L. Zachar
Ota Sklenčka
Július Vašek
Emil Horváth st.
Vladimír Petruška
Ján Mildner
Olexa Hrymit
Zsigmond Turner
Old Manya
Zdeněk Ornest
Ivo Kubečka
Alice Kubečková
Mária Markovičová
Sonja Korenčiová
Milan Fiabáne
Jana Plichtová
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaroslav Balík
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Nývlt
- Original Score
- Karel Mareš
- Original Title
- Hordubal
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaroslav Balík
Václav Nývlt, Karel Čapek, Vladimír Kalina
Karel Mareš
Viktor Svoboda
Eva Bobková
Department Leadership Roster
Jaroslav Balík
Director
Václav Nývlt
Screenplay
Viktor Svoboda
Director of Photography
Jiří Hlupý
Production Design
Milan Čorba
Costume Design
Eva Bobková
Editor
Karel Mareš
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hordubal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hordubal about?
After five years of hard work in America Juraj Hordubal (Anatoliy Kuznetsov) returns back home. He is looking forward to his wife Polana (Libuse Geprtová) and his little daughter Hafie. The family and the village welcome him with hesitation. Everybody believed that Juraj died in America because Polana stopped receiving money from him already two years ago. Polana's farm was prospering first of all thanks to the young stable boy Stepán (Sándor Oszter). Men in the pub first indicate and then say to Juraj directly that Polana has been unfaithful to him with Stepán.
Who directed Hordubal?
Hordubal was directed by Jaroslav Balík.
Who stars in Hordubal?
The principal cast of Hordubal includes Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Libuše Geprtová, Sándor Oszter, Klára Pollertová, Karol L. Zachar.
When was Hordubal released and how long is it?
Hordubal was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Hordubal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hordubal was composed by Karel Mareš.
Is Hordubal based on a book or true story?
Hordubal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karel Čapek".