Krakatit

(Krakatit)

Synopsis

Based on a novel by Karel Capek, a prominent Czech writer of the early 20th century, who coined the word robot for his play R.U.R., the story revolves around a discovery of Krakatit-a powerful explosive by Prokop, the main character of the movie. After an accidental explosion in the lab, exhausted Prokop slips in and out of dream-like hallucinations. He later realises that in his altered state of consciousness he had given the formula for making Krakatit to one of his colleagues, and he tries to stop its spread before it is too late. But there are too many dark, powerful forces interested in the ultimate explosive. (themoviedb)

A movie directed by Otakar Vávra

1948 - 110 minutes - Black & White - Mono - 1.37

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Main Cast

  • Prokop
  • Princess Wilhelmina Hagen
  • Carson
  • D'Hemon (Daimon)
  • Anci Tomes
  • Dr. Tomes
  • Jiri Tomes
  • The Veiled Woman / The Revolutionist Woman
  • Old Mail Carrier
  • The Nurse (framing sequences)
  • The Doctor (framing sequences)
  • Baron Rohn
  • Holz
  • Agitational Orator [Script Name: Rosse]
  • Professor in Dream

Also Known As

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Release dates

  • April 28, 1951
  • February 02, 1951
  • April 28, 1951