The Man Who Stood In the Way(2023)
Muž, který stál v cestě
A story of an individual standing up to the Soviet Union
The Man Who Stood In the Way Synopsis
A drama that tells the story of the physician and politician MUDr. František Kriegel, the hero of the Prague Spring of 1968, who was arrested and kidnapped to Moscow on the night of August 21st together with five leaders of the party and the state (Dubček, Černík, Smrkovský, Špaček and Šimon). He was the only Czechoslovak politician who managed to stand up to Brezhnev in Moscow captivity, even under the threat of liquidation, and not to sign the Moscow Protovol which meant agreeing to the occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968.
The Man Who Stood In the Way (2023) is a drama and history film directed by Petr Nikolaev, released on May 25, 2023. It stars Tomáš Töpfer, Zuzana Mauréry, Adrian Jastraban and Oleksandr Ihnatusha. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Petr Nikolaev
- Writers:
- Ivan Fíla
- Producers:
- Miloslav Šmídmajer, Pavel Šmídmajer
- Cinematographer:
- Ramūnas Greičius
- Production:
- Bio Illusion, Artbox, Insight Media Producing Center
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Stood In the Way (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Man Who Stood In the Way before you stream it.
The Man Who Stood In the Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tomáš Töpfer
as František Kriegel
Zuzana Mauréry
as Riva Krieglová
Adrian Jastraban
as Gustav Husák
Oleksandr Ihnatusha
as Leonid Brezhnev
Alois Švehlík
as President Svoboda
Jiří Ployhar
as Oldřich Černík
Daniel Heriban
as Alexander Dubček
Přemysl Bureš
as Josef Smrkovský
Jaroslav Mendel
as Vasil Bilak
Zuzana Kajnarová
as Zora Hynská
Miroslav Táborský
as Dr. Smrčka
- Lukáš Kantor
Lukáš Kantor
as Josef Špaček
Key crew
Directed by Petr Nikolaev, written by Ivan Fíla, produced by Miloslav Šmídmajer and Pavel Šmídmajer.
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The Man Who Stood In the Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Man Who Stood In the Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Stood In the Way online?
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The Man Who Stood In the Way (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Man Who Stood In the Way?
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The main cast of The Man Who Stood In the Way (2023) includes Tomáš Töpfer, Zuzana Mauréry, Adrian Jastraban, Oleksandr Ihnatusha and Alois Švehlík. The film was directed by Petr Nikolaev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Stood In the Way released?
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The Man Who Stood In the Way was released on May 25, 2023.
Is The Man Who Stood In the Way worth watching?
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The Man Who Stood In the Way (2023) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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