Jan Žižka
1956•1h 45m•
★7.0(6 ratings)
DramaHistoryWar
Overview
The second part of the revolutionary Hussite trilogy takes place in the years 1419-1420.
Director
Otakar VávraWriters
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The second part of the revolutionary Hussite trilogy takes place in the years 1419-1420.
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The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
The film was directed by Otakar Vávra.
The screenplay was written by Otakar Vávra and Miloš Václav Kratochvíl.
The score was composed by Jiří Srnka.
Cinematography was handled by Václav Hanuš.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 73 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0048223.
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Good
6 votes
Jan Žižka
Released
Český
Czechoslovakia
