Bitter Love
Hořká láska
Synopsis
The elder son of the farmer Marunáč dies of a work accident. His wife and younger brother fall in love and try to break free from their despotic father.
Top Cast
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Zdeněk Štěpánek
farmer Václav Marunác
Josef Bek
Václav, Marunác's eldest son
Eva Kubešová
Hedvika, wife of Václav Marunáca Jr.
Jan Sedliský
Jakub, Marunác's younger son
Josef Hlinomaz
Blacksmith
Rudolf Deyl
Kosil, farm lawyer
František Filipovský
cottager Jurecka
Eman Fiala
cottager Havlasa
Zbyněk Tenkrát
Vasík, son of Václav Jr. and Hedviky
František Hanus
Doctor
Libuše Havelková
Blacksmith's wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Mach
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef Mach, Jan Procházka
- Original Score
- Ludvík Podéšť
- Original Title
- Hořká láska
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Mach
Josef Mach, Jan Procházka, Vladimír Bor
Ludvík Podéšť
Julius Vegricht
Antonín Zelenka
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Mach
Director
Julius Vegricht
Director of Photography
Josef Mach
Screenplay
Alois Mecera
Production Design
Antonín Zelenka
Editor
Ludvík Podéšť
Original Music Composer
Jan Procházka
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Love about?
The elder son of the farmer Marunáč dies of a work accident. His wife and younger brother fall in love and try to break free from their despotic father.
Who directed Bitter Love?
Bitter Love was directed by Josef Mach.
Who stars in Bitter Love?
The principal cast of Bitter Love includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, Josef Bek, Eva Kubešová, Jan Sedliský, Josef Hlinomaz.
When was Bitter Love released and how long is it?
Bitter Love was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Love was composed by Ludvík Podéšť.