The Heroic Captain Korkoran
Originally released in 1934. The Heroic Captain Korkoran is a comedy film. directed by Miroslav Cikán.
Starring Vlasta Burian, Jiřina Štěpničková, and Milada Smolíková
Synopsis
The captain of the Prague shipping company, Adam Korkorán, lives his dreams of commanding ocean liners, even though in reality he only sails a small steamer on the Vltava River. The company's management still has problems with him, so when Korkorán refuses to retire, they at least send him to a spa. However, at the train station in Poděbrady, a servant from the most expensive spa hotel accidentally takes away his suitcase with the luggage of a rich lady. As a result, Korkorán is mistaken for a corvette captain and a rich man. Dazzled by the luxury, Korkorán befriends a retired admiral and begins to play a game with the spa guests and himself. He is even declared the most popular guest of the season. When he runs out of money, he writes to his housekeeper to send him all his savings. The horrified woman decides to go to Korkorán, and the truth comes out...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1934
91 years ago
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vlasta Burian
as Adam Korkorán
Jiřina Štěpničková
as Irena Svobodová
Milada Smolíková
as Mrs. Broniková
Jaroslav Marvan
as Inspektor paroplavební společnosti
Theodor Pištěk
as majitel detektivního ústavu Dlouhý
Čeněk Šlégl
as penzionovaný admirál Piacci
Helena Tomanová
as Heda, Piacciho neteř
Ladislav Hemmer
as tajemník paroplavební společnosti
Eman Fiala
as topič Vojta
Světla Svozilová
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Elektafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Heroic Captain Korkoran about?
The captain of the Prague shipping company, Adam Korkorán, lives his dreams of commanding ocean liners, even though in reality he only sails a small steamer on the Vltava River. The company's mana...
Who directed The Heroic Captain Korkoran?
The Heroic Captain Korkoran was directed by Miroslav Cikán.
When was The Heroic Captain Korkoran released?
The Heroic Captain Korkoran was released on August 24, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Heroic Captain Korkoran?
The main cast of The Heroic Captain Korkoran includes Vlasta Burian, Jiřina Štěpničková, Milada Smolíková, Jaroslav Marvan, Theodor Pištěk.