Grandmother(1940)
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Grandmother Synopsis
A highly romanticized autobiographical novel by a Czech 19th century writer, Bozena Nemcova. It's a classical, compulsory reading in Czech schools, about a wise, working-class woman, happier in her simplicity and good heart than the nobles whom she serves.
Grandmother (1940) is a drama film directed by František Čáp, released on November 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, Karel Třešňák and Nataša Tanská. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- František Čáp
- Writers:
- Božena Němcová, Karel Hašler, František Čáp
- Cinematographer:
- Karel Degl
- Composer:
- Jiří Fiala
- Production:
- Lucernafilm
- Status:
- Released
Grandmother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terezie Brzková
as Babicka
Světla Svozilová
as Terezka Prosková, její dcera
Karel Třešňák
as Jan Prosek
Nataša Tanská
as Barunka
Jiří Papež
as Jan
- Jan Krchňavý
Jan Krchňavý
as Vilím
- Jitka Dušková
Jitka Dušková
as Adélka
Gustav Nezval
as Cerný myslivec
Marie Glázrová
as Knezna Vilemína Zahanská
Nora Cífková
as Komtesa Hortensie
Božena Šustrová
as Kristla
- Karel Kolár
Karel Kolár
as Její otec
Key crew
Directed by František Čáp, written by Božena Němcová, Karel Hašler and František Čáp.
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Grandmother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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Grandmother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Grandmother online?
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Who stars in Grandmother?
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The main cast of Grandmother (1940) includes Terezie Brzková, Světla Svozilová, Karel Třešňák, Nataša Tanská and Jiří Papež. The film was directed by František Čáp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Grandmother released?
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Grandmother was released on November 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Grandmother worth watching?
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Grandmother (1940) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.