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The Liberation of Prague

1977 2 hours 20 minutes
41/100

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On 20th of April 1945 the Soviet army launches its attack on Berlin. The end has come for Nazi Germany and Hitler decides to commit suicide. In Prague K.H. Frank (Nazi Secretary of State and Chief of police in the Protectorate of Bohemia a Moravia) discusses with his commanders how to transform the city into an impregnable fortress, but the Praguers do not intend to wait any longer. From the early hours of 4th of May people start assembling in the streets and tearing down German signs. On the next day, the 5th of May, the uprising begins.

Released

6th May 1977

49 years ago

Runtime

2 hours 20 minutes

Finishes at 9:03am

Ratings and awards

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    5.2/10

  • TMDb Logo

    30%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    41%

Directed by

Otakar Vávra

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Written by

Otakar Vávra, Miloslav Fábera

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