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The Secret of Steel City (1979): Cast

The Secret of Steel City (1979) movie poster

The Secret of Steel City is a 1979 sci-fi drama directed by Ludvík Ráža, starring Josef Somr as Vent, Jan Přeučil and Čestmír Řanda. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Secret of Steel City (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Ludvík Ráža
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret of Steel City About?

The premise of The Secret of Steel City without spoilers.

The film is a metaphor for the Cold War. It depicts two neighbouring nations: peace loving Fortuna and the not so peaceful land of the Steel City.

The Secret of Steel City Themes & Keywords

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  • czech science fiction
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  • psychotronic film
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  • czech steampunk
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  • steampunk age settings
  • 19th century literature on screen
  • science fiction literature on screen
  • french science fiction literature on screen
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  • town
  • scientist
  • factory
  • family relationships
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  • new year's eve party
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  • tied to a chair
  • man tied to a chair
  • count
  • wanted man
  • new year's eve
  • full moon
  • weathercock
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  • murder
  • father in law son in law relationship
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  • postcard
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Cast & crew

The Secret of Steel City Cast & Characters

Josef Somr leads the cast as Vent, with Jan Přeučil as Dustojník and Čestmír Řanda as ředitel internátu. Directed by Ludvík Ráža; 63 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ludvík Ráža

More films directed by Ludvík Ráža: The Seven Ravens, O Janovi a podivuhodném příteli and Ruffiano and Sweeteeth.

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The Secret of Steel City Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Die Stadt aus Stahl” and “Tajemství Ocelového města”.

Also known as
  • Die Stadt aus Stahl
  • Tajemství Ocelového města
  • Az acélváros titka
  • Die stählerne Stadt
  • Das Geheimnis der stählernen Stadt
  • Тайна стального города

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FAQ

The Secret of Steel City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of Steel City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret of Steel City?

The Secret of Steel City runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Secret of Steel City released?

The Secret of Steel City was released on May 11, 1979.

Who directed The Secret of Steel City?

The Secret of Steel City was directed by Ludvík Ráža.

More films by Ludvík Ráža

Who is in the cast of The Secret of Steel City?

The Secret of Steel City stars Josef Somr as Vent, Jan Přeučil as Dustojník and Čestmír Řanda as ředitel internátu, among 63 credited actors.

Does The Secret of Steel City have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret of Steel City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Secret of Steel City in?

The original language of The Secret of Steel City is Czech.

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