The Cow
Originally released in 1996. The Cow is a drama film. directed by Karel Kachyňa. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Radek Holub, Alena Mihulová, and Valérie Zawadská
Synopsis
Adam is a young farmer. As a child, fleeing the bleak reality of his mother's life as a prostitute, he tumbled from a mountain and was mentally injured. Years later, his mother is dying, so Adam sells their only cow to pay for medicine. Rosa, a beautiful young maid, fleeing the sexual exploitation of a wealthy butcher, climbs up to join them on their remote farm and dares to become part of Adam's world. A cycle of life begins again, in a remote turn-of-the-century village tied to the land and its animals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 11, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Česká televize
- MIRAGE Production Service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cow about?
Adam is a young farmer. As a child, fleeing the bleak reality of his mother's life as a prostitute, he tumbled from a mountain and was mentally injured. Years later, his mother is dying, so Adam se...
Who directed The Cow?
The Cow was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
How long is The Cow?
The Cow has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Cow released?
The Cow was released on January 11, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cow?
The main cast of The Cow includes Radek Holub, Alena Mihulová, Valérie Zawadská, Viktorie Knotková, Antonín Molčík.