The Black Dynasty
Černá dynastie
Synopsis
The family is connected with Prague's "Kolbenka", the ČKD locomotive factory. Grandfather Antonín, already retired, son Rudolf, a master in the locomotive assembly section and grandson Antonín, a promising football player. The film also tells the story of Rudolf's daughter Vera - each generation has its own ideas about life and cannot identify with the others. The film is linked by retrospective sequences from the lives of Antonín the Elder and Rudolf, especially from the war years. It is a realistic take on working-class life, unencumbered by ideology (despite the opening dedication), featuring well-known and time-tested actors in mainly male roles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Štěpán Skalský
- Screenplay & Story
- Štěpán Skalský, Jan Procházka
- Original Score
- Evžen Illín
- Original Title
- Černá dynastie
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Štěpán Skalský
Štěpán Skalský, Jan Procházka, Vladimír Bor, Iason Urban
Evžen Illín
František Valert
Josef Dobřichovský
Jiří Šebor
Department Leadership Roster
Štěpán Skalský
Director
Štěpán Skalský
Screenplay
František Valert
Director of Photography
Karel Lier
Production Design
Fernand Vácha
Costume Design
Evžen Illín
Original Music Composer
Josef Dobřichovský
Editor
Jan Procházka
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Dynasty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Dynasty about?
The family is connected with Prague's "Kolbenka", the ČKD locomotive factory. Grandfather Antonín, already retired, son Rudolf, a master in the locomotive assembly section and grandson Antonín, a promising football player. The film also tells the story of Rudolf's daughter Vera - each generation has its own ideas about life and cannot identify with the others. The film is linked by retrospective sequences from the lives of Antonín the Elder and Rudolf, especially from the war years. It is a realistic take on working-class life, unencumbered by ideology (despite the opening dedication), featuring well-known and time-tested actors in mainly male roles.
Who directed The Black Dynasty?
The Black Dynasty was directed by Štěpán Skalský.
Who stars in The Black Dynasty?
The principal cast of The Black Dynasty includes Ladislav Pešek, Zdeňka Černá, Jiří Němeček, Libuše Švormová, Libuše Havelková.
When was The Black Dynasty released and how long is it?
The Black Dynasty was released in 1962 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Dynasty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Dynasty was composed by Evžen Illín.