Acting

Zdeněk Kampf

Born September 20, 1920

Died January 12, 1987 · aged 66

No biography available.

Known For

Lion with a White ManeLion with a White Mane · 1987
Lion with a White Mane
★ 6.01987
MovieDramaHistory
The film tells the exciting life of the great Czech composer Leos Janácek (1854-1928), also known by the thick silver hair that crowned his head and his strong character, which could overcome the adversities of fate.
And Give My Love to the SwallowsAnd Give My Love to the Swallows · 1972
And Give My Love to the Swallows
★ 5.21972
MovieDrama
This film, chronicling the last days of Czech resistance fighter Maruska Kuderikova (played by Magda Vasaryova), is based on her diaries. Though she was tortured and eventually executed by the Nazis, her diaries indicate that she was optimistic for the humanity of her captors and did not by any means hate them. Told with simple dignity, this film makes clear why Maruska became a national hero.
Opera ve viniciOpera ve vinici · 1982
Opera ve vinici
★ 9.01982
MovieDrama
The peculiar Fanoš Mikulecký is the originator of many well-known songs from Podluží, generally considered folk songs. Next to him, the other main protagonist of the story is Honza, a musician and an uneducated journalism student. On one of his journeys he meets his former professor. He suggests that together they visit one of those who compose folk songs but do not claim authorship, Fanoš Mikulecký. With him, Honza understands the meaning of artistic creation and the fulfilment of human life...
Náš dědek JosefNáš dědek Josef · 1977
Náš dědek Josef
★ 6.51977
MovieComedy
Set in a 1950s Moravian wine village, an elderly Josef, guided by his quirky life philosophy and humor, recalls key moments from his past. Across nine seasonal vignettes filled with local folklore and customs, he and his fellow elders remain fully engaged in the joys and trials of village life.
Legend of LoveLegend of Love · 1957
Legend of Love
★ 6.01957
MovieFantasyFamily
A spring is hidden in the Iron Mountain but the people of Arzen cannot get to it and they are suffering from thirst.
Pancho se ženíPancho se žení · 1946
Pancho se žení
★ 7.01946
MovieComedy
The foolish Pedro is supposed to marry the beautiful Rosita, who is also attracted to the adventurer Pancho - during his journey to see her, Pancho finds himself in prison, where he is tricked by a cunning desperado who decides to win Rosita for himself.
Posel úsvituPosel úsvitu · 1951
Posel úsvitu
★ 8.01951
MovieDrama
A biographical film about a Czech mechanic and designer who was the first in the Czech lands to construct a steam car.
LabakanLabakan · 1957
Labakan
★ 5.51957
MovieFantasyFamily
Labakan is a lazy tailor's journeyman dreaming of a life of luxury and dresses himself in fancy clothes for the rich emir, and when he sees how respectfully people greet him in the marketplace, he seizes the opportunity that unexpectedly presents itself. For he meets the Sultan's son Omar, who was brought up by the noble Cairo Pasha and is now returning home. Labakan steals the Sultan's dagger, his trademark, and sets out to find him. However, the Sultan's wife recognizes her true son and forces the Sultan to put both men to the test. Both have to prove their skill by sewing a coronation gown, which of course only the real tailor Labakan will be able to do, and so the executioner awaits him. Fortunately, it was all a dream and the foolish young man will make amends in time.

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LabakanLabakan · 1957
Labakan
★ 5.51957
MovieFantasyFamily
Labakan is a lazy tailor's journeyman dreaming of a life of luxury and dresses himself in fancy clothes for the rich emir, and when he sees how respectfully people greet him in the marketplace, he seizes the opportunity that unexpectedly presents itself. For he meets the Sultan's son Omar, who was brought up by the noble Cairo Pasha and is now returning home. Labakan steals the Sultan's dagger, his trademark, and sets out to find him. However, the Sultan's wife recognizes her true son and forces the Sultan to put both men to the test. Both have to prove their skill by sewing a coronation gown, which of course only the real tailor Labakan will be able to do, and so the executioner awaits him. Fortunately, it was all a dream and the foolish young man will make amends in time.