Movie Information
Overall Rank: 3212
Average Rating: 3/4
# of Ratings: 11
Theatrical Release Date: 08/30/1974
Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 06/18/2013
Language: Czech
Genre: Drama, Historical
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Frantisek Vlácil
Actors: Josef Kemr, Magda Vásáryová, Nada Hejna, Jaroslav Moucka, Frantisek Velecký, Karel Vasicek
Plot: A minor Czech family survives by robbing travelers. When one such job goes south - the clan fears the wrath of the king. Calling on his neighbor to help - his persuasion fails and in anger and desperation, kidnaps his daughter as she leaves for the convent. Meanwhile the king gathers an army to take on the clan - a Medieval tale against the backdrop of Paganism shifting to Christianity. -- Chris Kavan
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Torontodog - wrote on 2008-09-12 14:49
Awesome movie.  I can't imagine that a documentary crew with a time machine would be able to film something more authentic.  This reminded me of Andrei Rublev.
