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The Secret of a Great Narrator

"The life of the famous French writer Alexander Dumas"

April 28, 1972 1h 39m 3.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1972. The Secret of a Great Narrator is a comedy/drama film. directed by Karel Kachyňa.

Starring Martin Štěpánek, Petr Štěpánek, and Otakar Brousek

Synopsis

The life of the famous French writer Alexander Dumas the Elder. Screenwriter Jaroslav Dietl did not hide his admiration for this literary giant, and in addition to the screenplay he also wrote a three-part TV play about Dumas (starring Vladimír Menšík). In Kachyn's film, Dumas played the father and son of the Štěpánková brothers, and it was a very difficult and difficult task for these young actors.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 3.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Barrandov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret of a Great Narrator about?

The life of the famous French writer Alexander Dumas the Elder. Screenwriter Jaroslav Dietl did not hide his admiration for this literary giant, and in addition to the screenplay he also wrote a th...

Who directed The Secret of a Great Narrator?

The Secret of a Great Narrator was directed by Karel Kachyňa.

How long is The Secret of a Great Narrator?

The Secret of a Great Narrator has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Secret of a Great Narrator released?

The Secret of a Great Narrator was released on April 28, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Secret of a Great Narrator?

The main cast of The Secret of a Great Narrator includes Martin Štěpánek, Petr Štěpánek, Otakar Brousek, Jana Hlaváčová, Slávka Budínová.