The Coward(1962)
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The Coward Synopsis
In a remote Slovak village in the closing days of World War II, a schoolteacher and his young wife find a wounded Russian parachutist in their front yard just as the Germans are coming in to occupy their village. As his wife readily becomes involved with anti-Nazi partisans, the schoolteacher collaborates with the Germans in fear.
The Coward (1962) is a drama and war film directed by Jiří Weiss, released on April 13, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Ladislav Chudík, Dana Smutná, Dušan Blaškovič and Emil Horváth st.. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jiří Weiss
- Writers:
- Ota Ornest, Ivan Bukovčan, Miloš Brož
- Cinematographer:
- Josef Střecha
- Composer:
- Jiří Srnka
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
The Coward Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ladislav Chudík
Dana Smutná
Dušan Blaškovič
- Emil Horváth st.
Emil Horváth st.
František Dibarbora
Oleg Strizhenov
Wilhelm Koch-Hooge
Jindřich Narenta
Věra Tichánková
- Josef Vorel
Josef Vorel
- Alex Jandouš
Alex Jandouš
- Peter Rúfus
Peter Rúfus
Key crew
Directed by Jiří Weiss, written by Ota Ornest, Ivan Bukovčan and Miloš Brož.
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The Coward Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Coward – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Coward online?
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Who stars in The Coward?
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The main cast of The Coward (1962) includes Ladislav Chudík, Dana Smutná, Dušan Blaškovič, Emil Horváth st. and František Dibarbora. The film was directed by Jiří Weiss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Coward released?
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The Coward was released on April 13, 1962 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Coward worth watching?
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The Coward (1962) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.