The Good Soldier Švejk
Originally released in 1957. The Good Soldier Švejk is a comedy/war film. directed by Karel Steklý.
Starring Rudolf Hrušínský, Eva Svobodová, and Josef Hlinomaz
Synopsis
Good-natured and garrulous, Schweik becomes the Austrian army's most loyal Czech soldier when he is called up on the outbreak of World War I -- although his bumbling attempts to get to the front serve only to prevent him from reaching it. Playing cards and getting drunk, he uses all his cunning and genial subterfuge to deal with the police, clergy, and officers who chivy him toward battle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (40 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Hrušínský
as Josef Švejk
Eva Svobodová
as Müllerová
Josef Hlinomaz
as Palivec
František Filipovský
as agent Bretschneider
Miloš Kopecký
as feldkurát Katz
Svatopluk Beneš
as nadporučík Lukáš
Božena Havlíčková
as Katy Wendlerová
Felix le Breux
as policejní rada
Libuše Bokrová
as baronka von Botzenheimová
Olga Karásková
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Soldier Švejk about?
Good-natured and garrulous, Schweik becomes the Austrian army's most loyal Czech soldier when he is called up on the outbreak of World War I -- although his bumbling attempts to get to the front se...
Who directed The Good Soldier Švejk?
The Good Soldier Švejk was directed by Karel Steklý.
How long is The Good Soldier Švejk?
The Good Soldier Švejk has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Good Soldier Švejk released?
The Good Soldier Švejk was released on August 23, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Good Soldier Švejk?
The main cast of The Good Soldier Švejk includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Eva Svobodová, Josef Hlinomaz, František Filipovský, Miloš Kopecký.