The Medal (1980): Cast
The Medal is a 1980 war drama directed by Martin Hollý, starring Vlado Müller as Corporal Adalbert Hoferik, Oldřich Velen and Rudolf Hrušínský. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Martin Hollý
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Medal About?
The premise of The Medal without spoilers.
The brutal trenches of World War I form a vivid backdrop for the story of Corporal Hoferik, whose unwavering loyalty to the Habsburg Monarchy drives him to obey every command with fanatic zeal. As the war drags on, his blind devotion leads to tragic mistakes, ultimately earning the Empire’s disfavor and a harsh personal reckoning.
The Medal Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- military
The Medal Cast & Characters
Vlado Müller leads the cast as Corporal Adalbert Hoferik, with Oldřich Velen as Resnitzek and Rudolf Hrušínský. Directed by Martin Hollý; 70 actors are credited in all.
- Director Martin Hollý
- Vlado Müller as Corporal Adalbert Hoferik
- Oldřich Velen as Resnitzek
- Rudolf Hrušínský
- Jan Skopeček as Reischl
Also Starring in The Medal
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- Jaroslav Tomsa
- Ilja Prachař General Berger
- Karel Engel
- Pavel Zedníček Wimmer
- Josef Bláha Governor König
- Karel Hovorka
- Jan Pohan
- Vladimír Navrátil
- Radovan Lukavský General Gross
- Jan Cmíral
- Viktor Maurer
- Jaroslav Klenot
- Jiří Krampol
- Petr Drozda
- Zdeněk Braunschläger
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- Jiří Zahajský Lorisch
- Karel Bělohradský
- Vítězslav Jandák
- Miroslav Vladyka
- Jana Břežková Hedwiga
- Luděk Kopřiva
- Zdeněk Dušek
- Ladislav Lahoda
- Jiří Klenot
- Milan Klacek Franz Hoppe
- František Jákl
- Vít Pešina
- Ivan Palúch
- Jindřich Sejk
- Miloslav Šindler
- Miroslav Jíra
- Miroslav Zounar von Pallawski
- Jaroslav Vlk
- Frantisek Stupka
- Jaroslav Šanda
- Miroslav Nohýnek Franz Hoppe (voice)
- Ladislav Frej Ziegler
- Pavel Myslík
- Zdeněk Novotný
- Ludvík Pozník
- Jan Kotva
- Ivan Pokorný
- Jan Laibl
- Jiří Kalenský
- Josef Hrubý
- Jiří Vach
- Arnošt Böhm
- Jiří Kodeš
- Eva Asterová
- Stanislav Tůma
- Rudolf Serina
- Anna Wetlinská
- Zdeněk Krumpl
- Ladislav Dušek
- Pavel Želízko
- Vladimír Ježek
- Pavel Lehotský
- Antonín Hausknecht
- Milan Tichý
- Jan Kačmáček
- Vladimír Kaisr
- Otakar Němec
- Jan Baloga
- Jan Hrad
- Tomás Kydlíček
More from Martin Hollý
More films directed by Martin Hollý: Tichá bolest, Salt & Gold, Eagle Feather and The Ballad of Seven Hanged Men.
The Medal Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “勋章” and “Signum Laudis”.
- Also known as
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- 勋章
- Signum Laudis
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The Medal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Medal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Medal?
The Medal runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Medal released?
The Medal was released on October 31, 1980.
Who directed The Medal?
The Medal was directed by Martin Hollý.
More films by Martin Hollý Who is in the cast of The Medal?
The Medal stars Vlado Müller as Corporal Adalbert Hoferik, Oldřich Velen as Resnitzek and Rudolf Hrušínský, among 70 credited actors.
Does The Medal have a post-credit scene?
No. The Medal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Medal in?
The original language of The Medal is Czech.
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