Oratorio for Prague
Filmmaker Jan Nemec and his crew risked their lives to create this historic documentary account of the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The award-winning work is the only filmed record of the invasion. Oratorio for Prague began as a study of the liberalization of Czechoslovakia and then continued when the Russian forces moved in. The gripping footage was broadcast by television, providing the first report of the event. In addition to the news footage, the film features never-before-viewed scenes taken prior to the invasion that crushed Prague's anti-Communist movement.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Oratorio for Prague
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1968-09-29
- Runtime: 29 minutes
- Rating: 7.1/10 (11 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Gulfilms Houston
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.3931
- Languages: Czech
Cast & Crew
Alexander Dubček
as Self (archive footage)
Ludvík Svoboda
as Self (archive footage)
Josef Smrkovský
as Self (archive footage)
Oldřich Černík
as Self (archive footage)
Čestmír Císař
as Self (archive footage)
Zdeněk Mlynář
as Self (archive footage)
Nicolae Ceaușescu
as Self (archive footage)
Alexei Kosygin
as Self (archive footage)
Jan Němec
as Self
Gene Moskowitz
as Commentary (voice)
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What is Oratorio for Prague?▼
Oratorio for Prague is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1968-09-29.
Who are the main actors in Oratorio for Prague?▼
The main cast includes Alexander Dubček, Ludvík Svoboda, Josef Smrkovský, Oldřich Černík, Čestmír Císař, .
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Is Oratorio for Prague based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Oratorio for Prague?▼
Oratorio for Prague has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 11 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Oratorio for Prague?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Oratorio for Prague?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Gulfilms Houston. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Oratorio for Prague filmed?▼
Oratorio for Prague was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Oratorio for Prague?▼
The total runtime of Oratorio for Prague is 29 minutes.
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