Battalion
Originally released in 1937. Battalion is a drama film. directed by Miroslav Cikán.
Starring František Smolík, Helena Bušová, and Hana Vítová
Synopsis
Attorney František Uher is known for his patriotic mindset and active assistance in disputes between the Czechs and the Austrian justice system. One of his clients is the poet Šulc, who, while staying with Uhry, discovers that the lawyer's wife Anna is flirting with Uhry's cousin Hojer. When Anna does not respond to Šulc's warning, the poet draws attention to Anna's relationship with Uhra. Uher wants to know the truth, so he returns early from a business trip and actually catches Anna cheating. Disappointment brings him to the "Batalion" pub in Old Prague, where Šulc also used to go some time ago. Here, Uher becomes a mentor to the poorest, but gradually falls into alcoholism. He once again finds strength and stands on the side of justice when he accuses the police in court of murdering poor Lojzík, who wanted to marry the unfortunate waitress from "Battalion" Mimi. After appearing in court, Uher is arrested and "Battalion" is closed. After his release, Uher becomes an organist...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
František Smolík
as JUDr. František Uher
Helena Bušová
as Anna
Hana Vítová
as Marie Žďárská
Jaroslav Průcha
as Václav Šulc
Václav Trégl
as František Vondruška
František Kreuzmann
as Beznoska
Ladislav Pešek
as Honzík
Eduard Kohout
as Ferdinand Koranda
Karel Veverka
as Mašek
Milada Gampeová
as Frau Mastná
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Metropolitan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battalion about?
Attorney František Uher is known for his patriotic mindset and active assistance in disputes between the Czechs and the Austrian justice system. One of his clients is the poet Šulc, who, while st...
Who directed Battalion?
Battalion was directed by Miroslav Cikán.
How long is Battalion?
Battalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Battalion released?
Battalion was released on October 1, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battalion?
The main cast of Battalion includes František Smolík, Helena Bušová, Hana Vítová, Jaroslav Průcha, Václav Trégl.