Smrt si ríká Engelchen

May 3 1963 N/A 1h 51m
Drama, War

Pavel is a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, Pavel is shot in the spine and sent to the hospital emergency ward. As he fades in and out of consciousness, he recalls the events that led to his participation in the underground. Holding German occupation commander Engelchen responsible for all the horrors and deprivations heaped upon his comrades, Pavel is kept alive by the possibility of recovering and exacting vengeance upon the Nazi officer - no matter how long it takes.

Plot

Jan Kacer plays a Czech partisan fighter in the waning days of the war. Just as peace is declared, he is shot in the spine and sent to the hospital emergency ward. As he fades in and out of consciousness, he recalls the events that led to his participation in the underground.

Written by

Milos Faber, Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos

Directed by

Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos

Production Countries

Czechoslovakia

Production Companies

Filmové studio Barrandov

Languages

Ceský

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
249
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA