Burian the Liar
Originally released in 1940. Burian the Liar is a comedy film. directed by Martin Frič.
Starring Vlasta Burian, Meda Valentová, and Zorka Janů
Synopsis
Fifty years old Baron von Fibberg lives at The Fibberg Castle with his wife Olga and daughter Charley. Besides the delight in hunting, Baron is very enthusiastic about truth. Although he can't withstand any falsehood of others, he keeps his own intimate secrets from his wife. Charley seems to be an innocent girl at first glance, but she has a little secret too. She fell in love with a young fop Ernest Benda and married him in secret. Her only concern is the way, how to let her strict father know about the marriage. Together with her husband they prepare a plan how to do it, but it turns out to be a catastrophe for the whole family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vlasta Burian
as Baron Archibald Prásil
Meda Valentová
as Olga, choť barona Prášila
Zorka Janů
as Countess Karla
Anna Steimarová
as Ema Lindová, přítelkyně Olgy
Oldřich Nový
as tajemník Arnošt Benda, manžel Karly
Jaroslav Marvan
as Bedřich Emanuel Benda, Arnoštův otec
Ella Nollová
as Marie, Bendova žena, rozená Šulcová
Čeněk Šlégl
as hrabě Bohdan Kocharowski
František Roland
as komorník Ronald
Václav Trégl
as lesník Patočka
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Slavia-film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burian the Liar about?
Fifty years old Baron von Fibberg lives at The Fibberg Castle with his wife Olga and daughter Charley. Besides the delight in hunting, Baron is very enthusiastic about truth. Although he can't with...
Who directed Burian the Liar?
Burian the Liar was directed by Martin Frič.
How long is Burian the Liar?
Burian the Liar has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Burian the Liar released?
Burian the Liar was released on September 13, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burian the Liar?
The main cast of Burian the Liar includes Vlasta Burian, Meda Valentová, Zorka Janů, Anna Steimarová, Oldřich Nový.