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Věra 68 (2012): Cast

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Věra 68 is a 2012 documentary directed by Olga Sommerová, starring Václav Havel, Jan Potměšil and Martin Vačkář. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Věra 68 (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Olga Sommerová
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Czech
After the credits
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The story

What Is Věra 68 About?

The premise of Věra 68 without spoilers.

The film portrays Vera Cáslavská, Czechoslovakia’s most celebrated athlete and one of the world’s most successful Olympians, who earned seven gold and four silver medals. Following her remarkable victories at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, she achieved global recognition, second only to Jacqueline Kennedy. Vera courageously signed the 2000 Words Manifesto, a bold statement she never recanted. Her life was marked by personal struggles intertwined with political turmoil, marriage difficulties, and family tragedy, reflecting the complexities of Czech society under both communist and democratic rule.

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Cast & crew

Věra 68 Cast

Václav Havel leads the cast, with Jan Potměšil and Martin Vačkář. Directed by Olga Sommerová; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Olga Sommerová

One more film directed by Olga Sommerová: The Magic Voice Of A Rebel.

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Věra 68 Also Known As

Also known as “Věra Čáslavská – Vzlety a pády”.

Also known as
  • Věra Čáslavská – Vzlety a pády

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Věra 68 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Věra 68, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Věra 68?

Věra 68 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Věra 68 released?

Věra 68 was released on May 3, 2012.

Who directed Věra 68?

Věra 68 was directed by Olga Sommerová.

More films by Olga Sommerová

Who is in the cast of Věra 68?

Věra 68 stars Václav Havel, Jan Potměšil and Martin Vačkář, among 5 credited actors.

Does Věra 68 have a post-credit scene?

No. Věra 68 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Věra 68 in?

The original language of Věra 68 is Czech.

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