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Escape from the Shadows

19591h 37mJiří Sequens

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This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.

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What is Escape from the Shadows (1959) about?

This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter…

Who stars in Escape from the Shadows?

Escape from the Shadows stars František Smolík (pharmacist Kout), Ludmila Vendlová (saleswoman Marta -Kout's daughter), Stanislav Remunda (drawing by Jirka Kucer), Josef Bek (Karel Kadlec), Renata Olárová (pharmacist Vera). The film was directed by Jiří Sequens.

How long is Escape from the Shadows?

Escape from the Shadows has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

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