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The Secret of a Great Narrator (1972)

Movie ★ 4.6 99 min

Comedy Drama History

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.

Karel Kachyňa Director

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Released
April 28, 1972
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0067819
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Cast

Martin Štěpánek Martin Štěpánek Petr Štěpánek Petr Štěpánek Otakar Brousek Otakar Brousek Jana Hlaváčová Jana Hlaváčová Slávka Budínová Slávka Budínová Milena Dvorská Milena Dvorská Jana Švandová Jana Švandová Petr Kostka Petr Kostka Carmen Mayerová Carmen Mayerová Vladimír Šmeral Vladimír Šmeral František Němec František Němec Ladislav Trojan Ladislav Trojan Josef Chvalina Jiří Císler Jiří Císler Zuzana Martinková Zuzana Martinková Hana Houbová Lubor Tokoš Lubor Tokoš Josef Karlík Josef Karlík

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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 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.
Who directed The Secret of a Great Narrator?
The Secret of a Great Narrator was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in The Secret of a Great Narrator?
The Secret of a Great Narrator stars Martin Štěpánek, Petr Štěpánek, Otakar Brousek, Jana Hlaváčová.
When was The Secret of a Great Narrator released?
The Secret of a Great Narrator is a 1972 comedy, drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Secret of a Great Narrator?
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