Povodeň
Originally released in 1958. Povodeň is a drama film. directed by Martin Frič.
Starring Zdeněk Štěpánek, Otomar Krejča, and Slávka Budínová
Synopsis
The construction of the new dam deprived the ferryman Ryba of his trade. The new dam replaced the ferry. However, Ryba's ancestors were ferrymen and the old man would have liked his two sons to take up the same profession. But Joseph is an indecisive weakling and Karel found work on the dam. That's why old Ryba drove him out of the house. The persistent rain brings Ryba miserable joy. The man knows well that a sudden flood can endanger the unfinished dam. In his fanatical hatred, he forgets that the water from a broken dam would sweep away his house and his daughter-in-law and sick grandchild in the first place...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1958
67 years ago
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 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 Povodeň about?
The construction of the new dam deprived the ferryman Ryba of his trade. The new dam replaced the ferry. However, Ryba's ancestors were ferrymen and the old man would have liked his two sons to tak...
Who directed Povodeň?
Povodeň was directed by Martin Frič.
When was Povodeň released?
Povodeň was released on July 11, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Povodeň?
The main cast of Povodeň includes Zdeněk Štěpánek, Otomar Krejča, Slávka Budínová, Gustav Heverle, Karel Fiala.