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School Is the Foundation of Life (1938): Cast

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School Is the Foundation of Life is a 1938 comedy starring František Filipovský as septimán Ludvík Krhounek, Karel Jičínský and Jaroslav Průcha. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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School Is the Foundation of Life (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Czech
Studio
Ufa-Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is School Is the Foundation of Life About?

The premise of School Is the Foundation of Life without spoilers.

Přívlaky grammar school pupils are barred from a sports competition after troublemaker Krhounek gives teacher Lejsal a copy of the student magazine Roar and the author refuses to admit it. Benetka criticises school in an essay, leading the teacher to blame him and seek expulsion. When author, Boukal, confesses, class wins, yet Benetka is punished.

School Is the Foundation of Life Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

School Is the Foundation of Life Cast & Characters

František Filipovský leads the cast as septimán Ludvík Krhounek, with Karel Jičínský as továrník Krhounek and Jaroslav Průcha as nezaměstnaný dělník Jindřich Benetka.

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FAQ

School Is the Foundation of Life FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of School Is the Foundation of Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is School Is the Foundation of Life?

School Is the Foundation of Life runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was School Is the Foundation of Life released?

School Is the Foundation of Life was released on November 11, 1938.

Who is in the cast of School Is the Foundation of Life?

School Is the Foundation of Life stars František Filipovský as septimán Ludvík Krhounek, Karel Jičínský as továrník Krhounek and Jaroslav Průcha as nezaměstnaný dělník Jindřich Benetka, among 41 credited actors.

Does School Is the Foundation of Life have a post-credit scene?

No. School Is the Foundation of Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is School Is the Foundation of Life in?

The original language of School Is the Foundation of Life is Czech.

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