Charlatan(2020)
Šarlatán
Charlatan Synopsis
Born in the early 20th century, herbalist Jan Mikolasek became rich and famous after curing countless diseases with unorthodox means. A true emblem of Czechoslovakia before World War II, the healer became even more appreciated during the Nazi occupation and the communist regime. Each regime appreciates his skill and protects him. But how much will it cost him to maintain his status in a new political change?
Charlatan (2020) is a drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland, released on August 20, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, Juraj Loj and Jaroslava Pokorná. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Agnieszka Holland
- Writers:
- Marek Epstein
- Producers:
- Šárka Cimbalová, Kevan Van Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Štrba
- Composer:
- Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz
- Production:
- Marlene Film Production, Film and Music Entertainment, Madants, Furia Film, Barrandov Studio, Česká televize, Studio (Métrage), Grupa Moderator Studio Filmowe
- Status:
- Released
Charlatan (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Charlatan before you stream it.
Charlatan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josef Trojan
as Young Jan Mikolášek
Ivan Trojan
as Jan Mikolášek
Juraj Loj
as František Palko
Jaroslava Pokorná
as Mülbacherova
Jana Kvantiková
as František's wife
Jiří Černý
as Zlatohlávek
Martin Sitta
as General
Miroslav Hanuš
as Interrogator
Vladimír Polívka
Melika Yildiz
as Johana
Petr Stach
as lékař u Antonína Zápotockého (hlas)
Key crew
Directed by Agnieszka Holland, written by Marek Epstein, produced by Šárka Cimbalová and Kevan Van Thompson.
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Charlatan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 149 ratings.
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Charlatan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Charlatan online?
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Charlatan (2020) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Charlatan?
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The main cast of Charlatan (2020) includes Josef Trojan, Ivan Trojan, Juraj Loj, Jaroslava Pokorná and Jana Kvantiková. The film was directed by Agnieszka Holland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Charlatan released?
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Charlatan was released on August 20, 2020 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Charlatan worth watching?
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Charlatan (2020) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Charlatan?
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Yes. The official Charlatan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.