Movie

Hroch

★ 5.3(3)19731h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Karel Steklý
Release date: 1973-03-29
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

About Hroch

Hroch is a 1973 movie in the Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Karel Steklý, starring Oldo Hlaváček, Helga Čočková and Svatopluk Matyáš. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hroch in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The bank officer Bedrich Hroch is sent by the bank director to the zoo, which asked an allocation of one and half kg of gold for a gold tooth for a hippo. During the check up of the hippo's teeth Bedrich is swallowed by the hippo. The man does not die in the hippo's guts and he chats quite happily with his frightened wife Dása. Journalist Pip Karen, his friend is also present to the dialogue and he has immediately an idea how to use this special situation. He tells to the new minister Borovec and his opponent professor Fibinger that there is a hippo in the zoo which can speak. He also tells them how to use this situation for a political propaganda.

Cast

Oldo Hlaváček

Bedřich Hroch

Helga Čočková

Dáša

Svatopluk Matyáš

Pip Karen

Helena Blehárová

Soňa

Miroslav Homola

ministr Borovec

Zdena Hadrbolcová

Plašilová

Eduard Dubský

prof. Fibinger

Jiří Lír

ošetřovatel

Slávka Budínová

Majka

Josef Větrovec

ředitel zoo

Jiří Holý

Oldřich Velen

Themes & keywords

political satire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hroch in Canada?+

Hroch is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hroch on Netflix?+

Hroch is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Hroch?+

Hroch has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Hroch?+

Hroch stars Oldo Hlaváček, Helga Čočková, Svatopluk Matyáš, Helena Blehárová and Miroslav Homola.

When did Hroch come out?+

Hroch is a 1973 movie directed by Karel Steklý.

What genre is Hroch?+

Hroch is Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Hroch?+

Hroch was directed by Karel Steklý.