Honor and Glory (Čest a sláva) 55 years old

This historical film by Hynek Bočan touches upon the indecisiveness of the Czech nation, ready to bend the backbone in face of foreign rule. Situating the story at the close of the Thirty Year War enabled the depiction of the misery of the people that affects even an impoverished aristocratic milieu. Rudolf Hrušínský appears here in the role of an indecisive knight, persuaded for a long time and in vain to join the anti-Habsburg movement. The story does not only captivate through the depiction of manifold human characters, intrigues and sycophancy, but also through the circumstances ruling over the devastated farmstead, sunk in mud and crudeness. One of the best films with an updating tendency has come into being here, rightly being named along the such greats as Kladivo na čarodějnice (Witches' Hammer).

Credits

Honor and Glory Cast

Name Character
Iva Janžurová She was 26, now 83 years old
Rudolf Hrušínský He was 47, 73 years old when he died
Karel Höger He was 58, 67 years old when he died

Honor and Glory Crew

Name Department
Hynek Bočan as Director. He was 29 (now 86) years old Directing
Hynek Bočan as Writer. He was 29 (now 86) years old Writing
Karel Michal as Writer. He was 35 (51) years old when He died Writing
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Honor and Glory (55 years)

  • Release day: Friday, January 24, 1969
  • Runtime: 87 minutes