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Krakatit
6.5 / 10• 1948• 1h 50m•NR• Czech
Science FictionThrillerMystery
Storyline
In early 20th century Czechoslovakia, a gravely ill chemist recalls his discovery of a powerful explosive and how it landed in the hands of anarchists.
Cast & Crew
Karel Höger
Prokop
Lead
Florence Marly
Princess Wilhelmina Hagen
Jiří Plachý
D'Hemon
Nataša Tanská
Anna Tomes
František Smolík
Dr. Tomeš
Miroslav Homola
Jiří Tomeš
Eduard Linkers
Carson
Vlasta Fabianová
The Woman with the Veil
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Otakar Vávra's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Krakatit is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
