badelf
10/10This film blew me away. It's done in the style of a beautiful tone poem. Yet, the subject is the horror of ethnic cleansing. The juxtaposition is riveting.
Reviewed on April 27, 2023
The Cremator(1969)
Spalovač mrtvol
NO ONE WILL SUFFER.
7.8(273)1h 41m1969-03-14
HorrorDramaCrimeComedy
The Cremator Synopsis
In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.
The Cremator (1969) is a horror, drama, crime and comedy film directed by Juraj Herz, released on March 14, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová and Miloš Vognič. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 273 ratings.
- Director:
- Juraj Herz
- Writers:
- Vladimír Bor, Juraj Herz, Ladislav Fuks
- Cinematographer:
- Stanislav Milota
- Composer:
- Zdeněk Liška
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
The Cremator (1969) Trailer
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The Cremator Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rudolf Hrušínský
as Karel Kopfrkingl
Vlasta Chramostová
as Lakmé / Dagmar
- Jana Stehnová
Jana Stehnová
as Zina
- Miloš Vognič
Miloš Vognič
as Mili
Ilja Prachař
as Walter Reinke
Zora Božinová
as Reinkeová
Eduard Kohout
as Bettleheim
Jiří Lír
as Strauss
Dimitri Rafalsky
as Fenek
- Jan Vlček
Jan Vlček
as Vrána
- Václav Halama
Václav Halama
as Pelikán
Jiří Hálek
as Rámar Holý
Key crew
Directed by Juraj Herz, written by Vladimír Bor, Juraj Herz and Ladislav Fuks.
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The Cremator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 273 ratings.
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The Cremator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cremator online?
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The Cremator (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cremator?
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The main cast of The Cremator (1969) includes Rudolf Hrušínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Miloš Vognič and Ilja Prachař. The film was directed by Juraj Herz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cremator released?
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The Cremator was released on March 14, 1969 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Cremator worth watching?
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The Cremator (1969) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 273 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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