Oratorio for Prague(1968)
Oratorio for Prague Synopsis
A unique document of the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, what began as a documentary about the liberalization of Czechoslovakia evolved into a record of the entry of Russian tanks into Prague.
Oratorio for Prague (1968) is a documentary film directed by Jan Němec, released on September 29, 1968 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Alexander Dubček, Ludvík Svoboda, Josef Smrkovský and Oldřich Černík. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan Němec
- Producers:
- Miles Glaser, Claude Berri, Jean-Pierre Rassam
- Cinematographer:
- Stanislav Szomolányi
- Composer:
- Ladislav Štaidl
- Production:
- Gulfilms Houston
- Status:
- Released
Oratorio for Prague Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexander Dubček
as Self (archive footage)
Ludvík Svoboda
as Self (archive footage)
- Josef Smrkovský
Josef Smrkovský
as Self (archive footage)
- Oldřich Černík
Oldřich Černík
as Self (archive footage)
- Čestmír Císař
Čestmír Císař
as Self (archive footage)
- Zdeněk Mlynář
Zdeněk Mlynář
as Self (archive footage)
Nicolae Ceaușescu
as Self (archive footage)
Alexei Kosygin
as Self (archive footage)
Jan Němec
as Self
- Gene Moskowitz
Gene Moskowitz
as Commentary (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jan Němec, produced by Miles Glaser, Claude Berri and Jean-Pierre Rassam.
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Oratorio for Prague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Oratorio for Prague – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Oratorio for Prague?
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The main cast of Oratorio for Prague (1968) includes Alexander Dubček, Ludvík Svoboda, Josef Smrkovský, Oldřich Černík and Čestmír Císař. The film was directed by Jan Němec. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oratorio for Prague released?
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Oratorio for Prague was released on September 29, 1968 and runs for 29m.
Is Oratorio for Prague worth watching?
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Oratorio for Prague (1968) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.