Escape from the Shadows
Útěk ze stínu
Synopsis
This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
Top Cast
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František Smolík
pharmacist Kout
Ludmila Vendlová
saleswoman Marta -Kout's daughter
Stanislav Remunda
drawing by Jirka Kucer
Josef Bek
Karel Kadlec
Renata Olárová
pharmacist Vera
Milena Asmanová
actress Jirina
Jaroslava Adamová
Irena - Karl's secretary
Bohumil Smutný
Vostrý
Růžena Lysenková
Marie
Oldřich Vykypěl
Jozka
Světla Svozilová
Kadlecová
Václav Kaňkovský
Store Manager
Svatopluk Skládal
Mrázek
Miloš Willig
Doctor
Ladislav Trojan
Pavel
Miloš Hlavica
Petr
Josef Kemr
Kadavý - car buyer
Oldřich Hoblík
Engineer on a construction site
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Sequens
- Screenplay & Story
- Bedřich Kubala, Jiří Sequens
- Original Score
- Miloš Vacek
- Original Title
- Útěk ze stínu
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Sequens
Bedřich Kubala, Jiří Sequens, František Břetislav Kunc
Miloš Vacek
Alois Jiráček
Jan Chaloupek
Bohumil Šmída
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Lier
Production Design
Miloš Vacek
Original Music Composer
Bedřich Kubala
Screenplay
Jiří Sequens
Screenplay
Alois Jiráček
Director of Photography
Jiří Sequens
Director
Jan Chaloupek
Editor
Libuše Hozová
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from the Shadows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from the Shadows about?
This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
Who directed Escape from the Shadows?
Escape from the Shadows was directed by Jiří Sequens.
Who stars in Escape from the Shadows?
The principal cast of Escape from the Shadows includes František Smolík, Ludmila Vendlová, Stanislav Remunda, Josef Bek, Renata Olárová.
When was Escape from the Shadows released and how long is it?
Escape from the Shadows was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from the Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from the Shadows was composed by Miloš Vacek.