Movie

Higher Principle

★ 8.2(21)19601h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Jiří Krejčík
Release date: 1960-11-23
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

About Higher Principle

Higher Principle is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jiří Krejčík, starring František Smolík, Jana Brejchová and Ivan Mistrík. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Higher Principle in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.

Cast

František Smolík

Profesor Málek

Jana Brejchová

Jana Skálová

Ivan Mistrík

Vlastík

Jan Šmíd

Frantík

Alexandr Postler

Karel

Petr Kostka

Honza

Radovan Lukavský

Vondráček

Václav Lohniský

Profesor Richter

Marie Lukášová

profesorka

Miroslav Svoboda

profesor

Gustav Hilmar

Vandas

Bohuš Záhorský

Profesor

Themes & keywords

world war iibased on short storyanti-nazi resistance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Higher Principle in United States?+

Higher Principle is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Higher Principle on Netflix?+

Higher Principle is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Higher Principle?+

Higher Principle has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Higher Principle?+

Higher Principle stars František Smolík, Jana Brejchová, Ivan Mistrík, Jan Šmíd and Alexandr Postler.

When did Higher Principle come out?+

Higher Principle is a 1960 movie directed by Jiří Krejčík.

What genre is Higher Principle?+

Higher Principle is Drama film.

Who directed Higher Principle?+

Higher Principle was directed by Jiří Krejčík.