The Strike
In late 19th century Czech-speaking Bohemia, oppressed workers at German-owned mines and foundries revolt against their harsh working conditions. Made shortly after World War II as Czechoslovakia was falling to communism, the film resonates in Czech resentment of the German occupation.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ladislav Boháč, Marie Vášová, Oleg Reif, Naděžda Gajerová, Pavla Suchá, Josef Bek, Bedřich Karen, Bohumil Machník, Lída Matoušková, Anna Houdková, Jaroslav Zrotal, Věra Kalendová, Josef Dekoj
Crew: Karel Steklý (Director), E. F. Burian (Original Music Composer), Marie Majerová (Novel), Jan Kohout (Editor), Jaroslav Tuzar (Director of Photography)