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NO ONE WILL SUFFER. - The Cremator
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Title: The Cremator

Release Date: 14 Mar 1969

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Drama

Director: Filmové studio Barrandov

Production Companies: Filmové studio Barrandov

Overview: In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.768 (226 votes)

Cast

  • Karel Kopfrkingl: Rudolf Hrušínský
  • Lakmé / Dagmar: Vlasta Chramostová
  • Zina: Jana Stehnová
  • Mili: Miloš Vognič
  • Walter Reinke: Ilja Prachař
  • Reinkeová: Zora Božinová
  • Bettleheim: Eduard Kohout
  • Strauss: Jiří Lír
  • Fenek: Dimitri Rafalsky
  • Vrána: Jan Vlček
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