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The Cremator
“NO ONE WILL SUFFER.”
7.8 / 10• 1969• 1h 41m•NR• Czech
HorrorDramaComedyCrime
Storyline
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
Cast & Crew
Rudolf Hrušínský
Karel Kopfrkingl
Lead
Vlasta Chramostová
Lakmé / Dagmar
JS
Jana Stehnová
Zina
MV
Miloš Vognič
Mili
Ilja Prachař
Walter Reinke
Zora Božinová
Reinkeová
Eduard Kohout
Bettleheim
Jiří Lír
Strauss
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Juraj Herz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Cremator is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
