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The Coward (1962)

Movie ★ 7.4 98 min

Drama War

In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.

Jiří Weiss Director

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Released
April 13, 1962
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0176338
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Cast

Ladislav Chudík Ladislav Chudík Dana Smutná Dana Smutná Dušan Blaškovič Dušan Blaškovič Emil Horváth st. František Dibarbora František Dibarbora Oleg Strizhenov Oleg Strizhenov Wilhelm Koch-Hooge Wilhelm Koch-Hooge Jindřich Narenta Jindřich Narenta Věra Tichánková Věra Tichánková Josef Vorel Alex Jandouš Peter Rúfus Vojtech Kovarík Ján Hečko Josef Kotapiš N. Tomanová Josef Beyvl Josef Beyvl Štefan Halás

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Coward about?
In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.
Who directed The Coward?
The Coward was directed by Jiří Weiss.
Who stars in The Coward?
The Coward stars Ladislav Chudík, Dana Smutná, Dušan Blaškovič, Emil Horváth st..
When was The Coward released?
The Coward is a 1962 drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Coward?
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