Offers a harrowing depiction of life in Nazi occupied Prague.
The Fifth Horseman Is Fear (1964)
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Synopsis: This dark and intelligent masterpiece from Czech director Zynek Brynych uses World War II as a metaphor for Czechoslovakia's oppression under communism, telling the story of a Jewish doctor, forced... This dark and intelligent masterpiece from Czech director Zynek Brynych uses World War II as a metaphor for Czechoslovakia's oppression under communism, telling the story of a Jewish doctor, forced by the Nazis to work in a warehouse, who faces a profound moral dilemma when he encounters a wounded political refugee. [More]
Starring: Miroslav Machacek, Olga Schoberova, Jiri Adamira, Illa Prachar
Starring: Miroslav Machacek, Olga Schoberova, Jiri Adamira, Illa Prachar, Josef Vinklar, Zdenka Prochazkova
Director: Zbynek Brynych
Director: Zbynek Brynych
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Brynych draws upon German Expressionist film techniques, blending both Hollywood noir and classic horror film styles.
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