Cuckoo in a Dark Forest
Originally released in 1985. Cuckoo in a Dark Forest is a drama film. directed by Antonín Moskalyk.
Starring Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, and Alicja Jachiewicz
Synopsis
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Miroslava Součková
as Emilka Fejfarová
Oleg Tabakov
as Otto Kukuck
Alicja Jachiewicz
as Frida Kukuck
Míla Myslíková
as Frau Kramer
Vilém Besser
as Teacher
Rafał Wieczyński
as Staszek
Jana Andresíková
as Frau Höpfner
Věra Vlčková
as Frau Melnik
Jolanta Grusznic
as Wanda
Karel Bělohradský
as Kukuck's Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest about?
Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with ...
Who directed Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was directed by Antonín Moskalyk.
How long is Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Cuckoo in a Dark Forest released?
Cuckoo in a Dark Forest was released on May 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cuckoo in a Dark Forest?
The main cast of Cuckoo in a Dark Forest includes Miroslava Součková, Oleg Tabakov, Alicja Jachiewicz, Míla Myslíková, Vilém Besser.