The Young Man and Moby Dick
Originally released in 1979. The Young Man and Moby Dick is a drama film. directed by Jaromil Jireš. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eduard Cupák, Ivan Vyskočil, and Jana Brejchová
Synopsis
Good-looking Edita Beningerová (Jana Brejchová) arrives at a chemical factory in the North Bohemian town of Ústí nad Labem together with her young assistant Nada (Zlata Adamovská). She is hoping that her ex-husband, outstanding practical chemical engineer Vik Panc (Eduard Cupák), will help her conduct an experiment to validate her proposed theoretical method of isolating cholesterol from lanolin. The success of Edita's invention is crucial for her career at the Prague Institute of Chemistry. Vik's roommate from his hostel Bréta (Ivan Vyskocil) is thrilled. He will finally meet the mysterious and fascinating Edita about whom he has learned so much from Vik.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Young Man and Moby Dick about?
Good-looking Edita Beningerová (Jana Brejchová) arrives at a chemical factory in the North Bohemian town of Ústí nad Labem together with her young assistant Nada (Zlata Adamovská). She is hopi...
Who directed The Young Man and Moby Dick?
The Young Man and Moby Dick was directed by Jaromil Jireš.
How long is The Young Man and Moby Dick?
The Young Man and Moby Dick has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Young Man and Moby Dick released?
The Young Man and Moby Dick was released on July 13, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Young Man and Moby Dick?
The main cast of The Young Man and Moby Dick includes Eduard Cupák, Ivan Vyskočil, Jana Brejchová, Zlata Adamovská, Zdeněk Blažek.