The Emperor and the Golem (1952): Cast
The Emperor and the Golem is a 1952 comedy horror film directed by Martin Frič, starring Jan Werich as Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker, Václav Trégl and František Filipovský. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Martin Frič
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Československý státní film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Emperor and the Golem About?
The premise of The Emperor and the Golem without spoilers.
The Emperor's poor rule drives conspirators to plot his overthrow. He revels after discovering a legendary Golem, convinced it can guard him and cure his imagined ailments. When he vanishes during a binge, a kind baker who looks identical is mistaken for him and begins to set things right. The plotters then seek to animate the Golem for themselves.
The Emperor and the Golem Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- monster
- man versus monster
- nobleman
- switch
- role swap
- role reversal
- egocentric man
- selfish man
- chloroformed
- chloroformed rose
- rose
- slapped in the face
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- guest
- aristocrat
- art collector
- astrologer
- peanut
- laboratory
- noblewoman
- taking a bath
- razor
- wine
- musical scene
- ritual
- reading aloud
- obese man
- toothache
- macguffin
- intrigue
- loyal butler
- butler
- servant
- loyal servant
- quill
- identity
- broken vase
- cult comedy
- breaking a vase
- secret passageway
- hidden passage
- conspiracy
- hidden door
- painting
- conspirator
- same actor playing two characters simultaneously on screen
- drunkenness
- drunken man
- look alike
- fake name
- false name
The Emperor and the Golem Cast & Characters
Jan Werich leads the cast as Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker, with Václav Trégl as The Emperor's Servant and František Filipovský as Court Astrologer. Directed by Martin Frič; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Martin Frič
- Jan Werich as Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker
- Václav Trégl as The Emperor's Servant
- František Filipovský as Court Astrologer
- Josef Kemr as The Atom-Splitting Alchemist
Also Starring in The Emperor and the Golem
· 47 more- Miloš Kopecký An Alchemist
- Bohuš Záhorský Lang
- Alois Dvorský Man Outside Bakery
- Věra Chytilová First Handmaiden
- Lubomír Lipský An Alchemist
- Václav Švec Servant
- František Černý Hieroným Alessandro Scotta, alchemist
- Emanuel Kovařík Court Chamberlain
- Miroslav Svoboda Master of Ceremonies
- Miloš Nedbal Court Physician
- Theodor Pištěk
- Josef Hlinomaz
- Zdeněk Štěpánek Marshal Russworm
- Antonín Soukup A Baker
- Antonín Jirsa Doctor's Aide
- Marie Nademlejnská Woman Outside Bakery
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- Nataša Gollová Katerina aka Sirael
- Jiří Plachý Edward Kelley
- František Holar Captain of the Guard
- Bohuš Hradil Tycho de Brahe
- František Miroslav Doubrava Second Barber
- Vladimír Řepa
- Vladimír Svitáček Fire Juggler
- Vladimír Leraus Hungarian Delegate
- Jan S. Kolár An Alchemist
- Marie Vášová Countess Katharina Strada
- Jaroslav Vlk
- Eva Jiroušková
- Ladislav Rychman Man at Desk
- Ota Motyčka
- Gustav Hrdlička First Barber
- Josef Oliak
- Bohumil Bezouška Artist Hans von Aachen
- Anna Pitašová Second Handmaiden
- Felix le Breux
- Martin Raus Servant With Vase
- Hynek Němec
- Jana Werichová
- Fanda Mrázek
- Eliška Kuchařová The Gardener
- Jana Svobodová
- Magda Kopřivová
- Jindřich Doležal
- Dagmar Moulíková
- Ida Zázvorková
- Věra Waldhansová
- Viktor Pejsar
The Emperor and the Golem Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “L'imperatore della città d'oro” and “Cesarski piekarz”.
- Also known as
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- L'imperatore della città d'oro
- Cesarski piekarz
- Kejsarens bagare
- Der Kaiser und sein Bäcker
- The King's Baker and the Baker's King
- The Emperor's Baker and the Golem
- The Emperor's Baker (Return of the Golem)
- Пекарь императора
- Le Boulanger de l'empereur - L'empereur du boulanger
- Імператор і Ґолем
- Cisárov pekár a pekárov cisár
- Пекарь императора – Император пекаря
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- 国王的面包师和替身
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The Emperor and the Golem FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Emperor and the Golem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Emperor and the Golem?
The Emperor and the Golem runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was The Emperor and the Golem released?
The Emperor and the Golem was released on January 4, 1952.
Who directed The Emperor and the Golem?
The Emperor and the Golem was directed by Martin Frič.
More films by Martin Frič Who is in the cast of The Emperor and the Golem?
The Emperor and the Golem stars Jan Werich as Emperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker, Václav Trégl as The Emperor's Servant and František Filipovský as Court Astrologer, among 51 credited actors.
Does The Emperor and the Golem have a post-credit scene?
No. The Emperor and the Golem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Emperor and the Golem in?
The original language of The Emperor and the Golem is Czech.
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