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The Cremator

Original title: Spalovac mrtvol
  • 1969
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
13K
YOUR RATING
The Cremator (1969)
Dark ComedyPsychological DramaPsychological HorrorSatireSerial KillerComedyCrimeDramaHorrorMystery

Set in Central Europe during World War II, a demented cremator believes cremation relieves earthly suffering and sets out to save the world.Set in Central Europe during World War II, a demented cremator believes cremation relieves earthly suffering and sets out to save the world.Set in Central Europe during World War II, a demented cremator believes cremation relieves earthly suffering and sets out to save the world.

  • Director
    • Juraj Herz
  • Writers
    • Ladislav Fuks
    • Juraj Herz
  • Stars
    • Rudolf Hrušínský
    • Vlasta Chramostová
    • Jana Stehnová
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Juraj Herz
    • Writers
      • Ladislav Fuks
      • Juraj Herz
    • Stars
      • Rudolf Hrušínský
      • Vlasta Chramostová
      • Jana Stehnová
    • 45User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Rudolf Hrušínský
    Rudolf Hrušínský
    • Kopfrkingl
    Vlasta Chramostová
    Vlasta Chramostová
    • Lakmé…
    Jana Stehnová
    • Zina
    Milos Vognic
    Milos Vognic
    • Mili
    Zora Bozinová
    Zora Bozinová
    • Reinkeová
    Ilja Prachař
    Ilja Prachař
    • Walter Reinke
    Eduard Kohout
    Eduard Kohout
    • Bettleheim
    Jiří Menzel
    Jiří Menzel
    • Dvorák
    Míla Myslíková
    Míla Myslíková
    • Hloupá zena
    Vladimír Menšík
    Vladimír Menšík
    • Manzel hloupé zeny
    Jiří Lír
    Jiří Lír
    • Strauss
    Václav Štekl
    Václav Štekl
    • Hudebník…
    Helena Anýzová
    Helena Anýzová
    • Bledá dívka
    Jindřich Narenta
    Jindřich Narenta
    • Nacista ve smokingu
    Marie Rosůlková
    Marie Rosůlková
    • Zena dozadující se rakvicky
    Nataša Gollová
    Nataša Gollová
    • Madam v masérském salonu
    • (as Natasa Gollová)
    Jiří Hálek
    Jiří Hálek
    • Rámar Holý
    Jana Sulcová
    Jana Sulcová
    • Ruzolící dívka
    • Director
      • Juraj Herz
    • Writers
      • Ladislav Fuks
      • Juraj Herz
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews45

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    Reviewers say 'The Cremator' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Mystery

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    • Trivia
      With a 90.2% score on the Czech and Slovak Movie Database as well as praise from movie critics, The Cremator is often considered to be one of the best movies ever made in Czechoslovakia. It has also gathered a prominent cult following.
    • Goofs
      Interiors, fashion and hairstyle are in some cases obviously from the sixties...
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Kopfrkingl: I'll save them all... the whole world.
    • Connections
      Edited into CzechMate: In Search of Jirí Menzel (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 'From the New World' II. Largo
      Written by Antonín Dvorák

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 14, 1969 (Czechoslovakia)
    • Country of origin
      • Czechoslovakia
    • Languages
      • Czech
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Cremator
    • Filming locations
      • Pardubice, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Filmové studio Barrandov
      • Sebor
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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