Marathon
Originally released in 1968. Marathon is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ivo Novák.
Starring Jaromír Hanzlík, Jana Brejchová, and Vladimír Menšík
Synopsis
It is 5 May 1945 and the uprising against the hated German occupiers has broken out in Prague. The Czech guards open the gate of the Pankrác prison to allow the prisoners to escape en masse. Many of them are shot dead by the German guards but young Ruda (Jaromír Hanzlík) manages to run away. He is taken care of by one of the Prague fighters, concierge Kytka. Kytka hides him in the flat of the house's owner where only the young maid Karla (Jana Brejchová) is left, ordering her to take care of Ruda.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marathon about?
It is 5 May 1945 and the uprising against the hated German occupiers has broken out in Prague. The Czech guards open the gate of the Pankrác prison to allow the prisoners to escape en masse. Many ...
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon was directed by Ivo Novák.
How long is Marathon?
Marathon has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Marathon released?
Marathon was released on December 31, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marathon?
The main cast of Marathon includes Jaromír Hanzlík, Jana Brejchová, Vladimír Menšík, Karel Höger, Zdeněk Štěpánek.