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Pochodně

1961Movie

DramaHistory
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Prague in the 1870s. Work in Smolík's sulphur factory is hard and dangerous to health. The poorly paid workers resemble torches because their clothes are soaked with poisonous phosphorus.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Vladimír Čech
Written by
Vladimír Neff
Produced by
Bohumil Šmída, Josef Ouzký, Václav Cajthaml
Music by
Štěpán Lucký

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Facts

March 10, 1961 · Drama, History · Czech

Released
March 10, 1961
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Pochodně worth watching?"

Questions about Pochodně

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Pochodně worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Pochodně plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Pochodně in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.