Zdenka Procházková

Acting

Zdenka Procházková

Born April 4, 1926 · Prague, Czechoslovakia

Died August 25, 2021 · aged 95

No biography available.

Known For

The Borrowed FaceThe Borrowed Face · 1965
The Borrowed Face
7.01965
MovieComedyScience Fiction
It is the 1930s. Physician Bartos devotedly attends poor patients in the city suburbs, at the same time researching the possibilities of regeneration of human tissues after transplantation. His former colleague Rosen, now working as an assistant at the private clinic of surgeon Kirchenbruch, considers the research a mere utopia. The disappointed Bartos, trying to verify his theories, therefore accepts the outrageous proposal of Marion, owner of a brothel - to surgically replace the face of her lover, the wanted thief Cutter, with the face of murdered Father Hopsasa. Bartos is well paid but his successful operation remains a secret.
Distant JourneyDistant Journey · 1949
Distant Journey
6.91949
MovieDrama
Prague, during World War II. Hana Kaufmann, a Jewish ophthalmologist, marries Dr. Antonín Bureš, a Christian man. When her family is sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp, their romance turns into a struggle for survival.
The Devil's MistressThe Devil's Mistress · 2016
The Devil's Mistress
6.02016
MovieDramaHistory
Salzburg, Germany, 2000. The elderly Czech actress Lída Baarová tells a journalist the tumultuous story of her rise to fame in 1930s Berlin and her passionate relationship with the sinister Joseph Goebbels, Minister of Propaganda of the Third Reich.
Blázni, vodníci a podvodníciBlázni, vodníci a podvodníci · 1981
Blázni, vodníci a podvodníci
4.21981
MovieComedy
A crazy comedy, turning into a grotesque with a number of absurd elements, tells the tangled story of the over-the-top siblings Zuzana and Petr, recessionists who like to prepare harsh surprises for those around them, especially Zuzana's timid suitor Karlík. In addition to the hilarious Mr. Horák and the mannequin, the amateur ensemble Dalimil also plays an important role, tirelessly rehearsing an "avant-garde" performance of Jirásek's Lucerna...
Čepel smrtiČepel smrti · 2009
Čepel smrti
2.02009
MovieThrillerHorror
It seems that a serial killer has begun to wreak havoc in the city. Anyone could be behind the mask—who will be next?
The Fifth Horseman Is FearThe Fifth Horseman Is Fear · 1965
The Fifth Horseman Is Fear
6.41965
MovieDramaWar
In Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, a doctor-turned-warehouse employee reluctantly agrees to treat a gravely wounded political fugitive, putting himself and everyone living in his building complex in danger.
Lady DraculaLady Dracula · 1977
Lady Dracula
5.61977
MovieComedyHorror
A beautiful blonde bitten by Count Dracula 100 years previously is unearthed in Vienna, and soon she goes on a killing spree.
Ferat VampireFerat Vampire · 1982
Ferat Vampire
5.41982
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A doctor is shocked when his beloved colleague Mima signs a contract with foreign car manufacturer Ferat, in order to work for them as a rally-driver. A scientist convinces him that human blood is being used as fuel for Mima's ever winning car, but does that really work?

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Early DaysEarly Days · 1953
Early Days
6.51953
MovieDramaHistory
Early Days follows the early life of famous Czech writer Alois Jirásek. Jirásek had already developed his own view of the history of the Czech nation while he was at grammar school in Broumov. When he becomes the supply teach in Litomyšl, he has already written his first book and a number of poems. The local dignitaries await the arrival of the young writer in excited anticipation. Jirásek, however, is sickened by the empty patriotism from the depths of his soul and soon becomes disagreeable to the notables. The district sheriff tries to remove Jirásek from the school and drive him out of town. Unable to do this, the sheriff appoints a pro-Austrian headmaster who attempts to sabotage Jirásek. The students stand behind Jirásek , however, and discontent is not only felt in Litomyšl but throughout Bohemia.