Escape from the Shadows(1959)
This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
Movie: Escape from the Shadows
Top 10 Billed Cast
pharmacist Kout
saleswoman Marta -Kout's daughter
drawing by Jirka Kucer
Karel Kadlec
pharmacist Vera
actress Jirina
Irena - Karl's secretary
Marie
Jozka
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This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
Release Date
1959-03-06
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Český
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