Juraj Kukura

Acting

Juraj Kukura

Born March 15, 1947 · Presov, Czechoslovakia [now Slovak Republic] (age 79)

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Known For

SarajevoSarajevo · 2014
Sarajevo
★ 6.32014
MovieThrillerHistory
The events in Sarajevo in June 1914 are the backdrop for a thriller directed by Andreas Prochaska and written by Martin Ambrosch, focusing on the examining magistrate Dr. Leo Pfeffer (Florian Teichtmeister) investigating the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Trying to do his job in a time of lawlessness and violence, intrigues and betrayal, Leo struggles to maintain his integrity and save his love, Marija, and her father, prominent Serbian merchant. But the events of Sarajevo have set into motion an inescapable course of events that will escalate to become … the Great War.
One Silver PieceOne Silver Piece · 1976
One Silver Piece
★ 4.51976
MovieDrama
It is summer 1944. The war is far away from Slovak mountains for the time being. The head of forest management Borodác brings a new employee to complete the eight woodcutters work team of Czechs, Slovaks and one Pole - the young guy is Martin Uher, a former clerk form Prague. The eight tough men do not trust the newcomer at first, but as time is passing, they got used to him. After some time, Martin gets next to Julika, a young wife of the gamekeeper Tkác (Vlado Müller) and they begin to go out secretly. The gamekeeper knows that Martin had promised to cooperate with German Gestapo, after he had experienced a hard interrogation. In avoiding to be a grass, Martin leaves Prague to hide in Slovak mountains. Tkác wants Martin to inform on his colleagues who hide guns in the forest to ready to use them against Nazis.
The Last TrainThe Last Train · 2006
The Last Train
★ 7.22006
MovieWarDrama
A group of people are imprisoned in a rail car bound from Berlin to a concentration camp in 1945.
Eden and AfterEden and After · 1970
Eden and After
★ 6.21970
MovieDramaMystery
A group of French students are drawn into the psychological and sexual games of a mysterious man called Duchemin. Once they sample his "fear powder" the students experience a series of hallucinations.
Birds, Orphans and FoolsBirds, Orphans and Fools · 1969
Birds, Orphans and Fools
★ 7.11969
MovieDramaFantasy
In the aftermath of war, two men and a woman begin acting more like children than adults, leading to tragedy.
Salt & GoldSalt & Gold · 1983
Salt & Gold
★ 6.01983
MovieFantasyFamily
A fairy-tale about the power of love. The old king Pravoslav feels it is time to entrust the rule over his kingdom to one of his three daughters - the one that loves him the most. The youngest, Maruška, fails her father's expectations about proving how deep her love him is. He misunderstands her and she is made to leave the castle. She faces many dangers on the way to her loved one, the Salt Prince.
Rose Tinted DreamsRose Tinted Dreams · 1977
Rose Tinted Dreams
★ 6.41977
MovieRomanceComedy
Jakub, a dreamer and budding magician, juggles between parcels and services rendered to the villagers. His eyes cross that of the beautiful gypsy Jolanka. Together, they will try to live a first and big love, despite the pressure of their respective communities.
The Ninth HeartThe Ninth Heart · 1979
The Ninth Heart
★ 6.51979
MovieFantasyHorror
Martin, a poor student, volunteers to go on a quest to find a cure for the princess Adriana, who is stricken with a strange illness. Unknown to Martin or anyone else, the princess is actually under the spell of the powerful magician Andlobrandini, who is preparing a rejuvenating elixir made from the blood of nine men's hearts.

Filmography

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One Silver PieceOne Silver Piece · 1976
One Silver Piece
★ 4.51976
MovieDrama
It is summer 1944. The war is far away from Slovak mountains for the time being. The head of forest management Borodác brings a new employee to complete the eight woodcutters work team of Czechs, Slovaks and one Pole - the young guy is Martin Uher, a former clerk form Prague. The eight tough men do not trust the newcomer at first, but as time is passing, they got used to him. After some time, Martin gets next to Julika, a young wife of the gamekeeper Tkác (Vlado Müller) and they begin to go out secretly. The gamekeeper knows that Martin had promised to cooperate with German Gestapo, after he had experienced a hard interrogation. In avoiding to be a grass, Martin leaves Prague to hide in Slovak mountains. Tkác wants Martin to inform on his colleagues who hide guns in the forest to ready to use them against Nazis.

Pitonák

It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and SickIt's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick · 1992
It's Better to Be Healthy and Wealthy than Poor and Sick
★ 5.41992
MovieComedyDrama
A satiric tragi-comedy about two women and their lover Robert who is an emigrant that keeps coming back. This film shows chaotic post-communist Europe after the fall of totalitarianism. Two opposite characters, women, meet during the Velvet Revolution in November 1989. Intellectual dissident Nona and a Communist secret police boss’ mistress Ester. They meet at an anti-regime demonstration and become friends. They don’t want anything to do with politics, both want to get married and have kids, but also get rich. Crazy plans and risky attempts to realize their shared dreams land them in many sticky situations in the post-revolution chaos. Too much money gets in the way of the power of friendship.

Robert

Cizinec a krásná paníCizinec a krásná paní · 2012
Cizinec a krásná paní
2012
MovieDramaComedy
The beautiful lady, as the locals call the widow and owner of the apartment building, the aging Mrs. Růžena, lives in a neighborhood nicknamed Little Asia. Her last tenant has just moved out, and she lives alone with her parrot. At this moment, an older man, Kurd Kemal, a construction foreman looking for a sublet, comes to the house. After some initial reserve, Růžena and the man understand each other in a special way. Both have their dignity, stemming from living in a different culture, and both have their favorite animal—she has a parrot, he has a black cat. When the distinguished lady learns that Kemal needs to marry a Czech woman so that he does not have to return to his homeland, she tries to help him and marries him...

Kemal