The Limping Devil
Originally released in 1968. The Limping Devil is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Juraj Herz. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Juraj Herz, Václav Neckář, and Jana Šulcová
Synopsis
A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming pool. Zuzana (Jana Sulcová), the good-looking blonde, ignores the men whom the devil foists off onto her. She loves Honza (Václav Neckár) and the boy shares her feelings. The fiend is annoyed by the couple and tries to provoke a row. He sends heavy rain to force them into a hotel and then warns Zuzana's father by phone, but the young lovers manage to get out in time. Then the obstinate Asmodeus takes Honza in his sleep to the Institute for Emotional Disorders, where he shows him the ugly sides of love - hysteria, voyeurism, fetishism, suicide attempts...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (4 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 The Limping Devil about?
A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming...
Who directed The Limping Devil?
The Limping Devil was directed by Juraj Herz.
How long is The Limping Devil?
The Limping Devil has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Limping Devil released?
The Limping Devil was released on September 13, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Limping Devil?
The main cast of The Limping Devil includes Juraj Herz, Václav Neckář, Jana Šulcová, Oľga Šalagová, František Zvarík.