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Long Live the Republic (1965)

Movie ★ 7.5 134 min

War Drama

Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat. The village is in turmoil, because the Nazi occupiers have just retreated and the Red Army is advancing. Oldrich dodges amid the mayhem and panic, taking his share of blows but always managing to stay one step ahead.

Karel Kachyňa Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 5, 1965
Runtime
134 min
IMDb
tt0058924
Language
Studio
Československý armádní film,

Themes

Cast

Zdeněk Lstibůrek Oldřich Vařeka zvaný Pinďa Naděžda Gajerová Oldřichova matka Vlado Müller Vlado Müller Oldřichův otec Gustáv Valach Gustáv Valach pacholek Yuriy Nazarov Yuriy Nazarov sovětský důstojník Iva Janžurová Iva Janžurová Bertýna Petrželová Jindra Rathová Jaroslava Vysloužilová Eduard Bredun Eduard Bredun Jiří Chmelař Josef Karlík Josef Karlík Vladimír Stach Pavel Wuršer Jan Handt Vlastimil Kadeřábek Miroslav Lerche Jaroslav Urban Milan Jedlička

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Frequently asked questions

What is Long Live the Republic about?
Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat. The village is in turmoil, because the Nazi occupiers have just retreated and the Red Army is advancing. Oldrich dodges amid the mayhem and panic, taking his share of blows but always managing to stay one step ahead.
Who directed Long Live the Republic?
Long Live the Republic was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in Long Live the Republic?
Long Live the Republic stars Zdeněk Lstibůrek, Naděžda Gajerová, Vlado Müller, Gustáv Valach.
When was Long Live the Republic released?
Long Live the Republic is a 1965 war, drama film.
Where can I watch Long Live the Republic?
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