Krakatit(1948)
Krakatit Synopsis
In early 20th century Czechoslovakia, a gravely ill chemist recalls his discovery of a powerful explosive and how it landed in the hands of anarchists.
Krakatit (1948) is a science fiction, thriller and mystery film directed by Otakar Vávra, released on April 9, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Karel Höger, Florence Marly, Jiří Plachý and Nataša Tanská. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Otakar Vávra
- Writers:
- Jaroslav R. Vávra, Otakar Vávra, Karel Čapek
- Cinematographer:
- Václav Hanuš
- Composer:
- Jiří Srnka
- Production:
- Československá filmová společnost
- Status:
- Released
Krakatit (1948) Trailer
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Krakatit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karel Höger
as Prokop
Florence Marly
as Princess Wilhelmina Hagen
Jiří Plachý
as D'Hemon
Nataša Tanská
as Anna Tomes
František Smolík
as Dr. Tomeš
Miroslav Homola
as Jiří Tomeš
Eduard Linkers
as Carson
Vlasta Fabianová
as The Woman with the Veil
Jaroslav Průcha
Bedřich Vrbský
as Baron Rohn
Karel Dostal
as Professor in Dream
Bohuš Hradil
as Holz
Key crew
Directed by Otakar Vávra, written by Jaroslav R. Vávra, Otakar Vávra and Karel Čapek.
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Krakatit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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Krakatit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Krakatit online?
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Krakatit (1948) is available to stream on Oneplay, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Krakatit?
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The main cast of Krakatit (1948) includes Karel Höger, Florence Marly, Jiří Plachý, Nataša Tanská and František Smolík. The film was directed by Otakar Vávra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Krakatit released?
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Krakatit was released on April 9, 1948 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Krakatit worth watching?
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Krakatit (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Krakatit?
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Yes. The official Krakatit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.