Piknik
Originally released in 1968. Piknik is a drama film. directed by Vladimír Sís.
Starring Jiří Hálek, Milan Sandhaus, and Pavel Landovský
Synopsis
Pacific Island - 1945. Five American soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the Japanese rear. Surrounded by unpredictable jungle and terrible heat, they have been moving in unknown territory for over two weeks in order to find the enemy. Commander Grackmiller, due to the fatigue of the rest of the platoon, takes it upon himself to scout the area ahead of them, and the soldiers Smile, Burda, Tall and Rozden are to wait for him and hold position. The heat to kill, exhaustion and nervousness soon begin to take a toll on their sanity and morale. Unafraid to say anything to each other's faces, vigilance and caution are completely gone and paranoia and suspicion take over instead. After a while, strange noises start coming from the jungle, which Smile goes to investigate, and comes back pale as death...
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1968
57 years ago
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piknik about?
Pacific Island - 1945. Five American soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the Japanese rear. Surrounded by unpredictable jungle and terrible heat, they have been moving in unknown territory for over t...
Who directed Piknik?
Piknik was directed by Vladimír Sís.
When was Piknik released?
Piknik was released on March 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Piknik?
The main cast of Piknik includes Jiří Hálek, Milan Sandhaus, Pavel Landovský, Josef Somr, Miroslav Macháček.