Krakatit(1948)
Krakatit Synopsis
In Czechoslovakia, in the early 20th century, a seriously ill chemist recalls how he discovered a powerful explosive and how it ended up in the hands of anarchists.
Krakatit (1948) is a drama, thriller and science fiction film directed by Otakar Vávra, released on April 9, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Karel Höger, Florence Marly, Jiří Plachý and Nataša Tanská. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 24 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
Watch the official trailer for Krakatit before you stream it.
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 24 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 OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 38m.
Is Krakatit worth watching?
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Krakatit (1948) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and science fiction 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.