Josef Mach

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Josef Mach

Born February 25, 1909 · Prostejov, Moravia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]

Died July 7, 1987 · aged 78

Josef Mach (25 February 1909, in Prostějov – 7 July 1987, in Prague) was a Czech actor, screenwriter and film director. Josef Mach worked as a journalist and stage performer at the beginning of his career, then in 1938 was appointed assistant director of short films at Grafo Film Studio working with director Václav Kubásek. From 1946 Mach directed many feature films for Barrandov Studios in Pragu…

Known For

The Sons of Great BearThe Sons of Great Bear · 1966
The Sons of Great Bear
★ 5.11966
MovieDramaWestern
As American settlers encroach on the lands of the Lakota people, Tokei-ihto witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Red Fox, who wanted information on where the tribe finds its gold. Two years later, at the height of the Great Sioux War, Tokei-ihto and Red Fox meet again.
HomelandHomeland · 1954
Homeland
★ 7.41954
MovieMusicComedy
The first Slovakian colour film. A celebration of traditional Slovakian folklore and creativity expressed through a story of young love .
Nobody Knows AnythingNobody Knows Anything · 1947
Nobody Knows Anything
★ 8.51947
MovieComedy
Martin Plechatý and Petr Nový roam occupied Prague with their trams. Times are hard and sometimes survival is not easy - especially when, in an attempt to help a threatened (and charming) neighbor, you get involved with an SS man, hit him on the head and kill him. At least that's how the two friends explained the situation to each other when their opponent collapsed to the ground. What to do with the body now? An endless anabasis begins, in which even a baby stroller comes into play...
Rodinné trampoty oficiála TříškyRodinné trampoty oficiála Tříšky · 1949
Rodinné trampoty oficiála Tříšky
★ 5.61949
MovieComedy
The plump, punctual and slightly despotic Mr. Tříška worked as a housing officer, which completely damaged his psychological resilience, he is short-tempered and easily angered. The intended rest in the countryside, where he went with his whole family, however, turns out completely differently than he expected - because all the hardworking hands join together to ensure the fastest possible completion of the agricultural work, and there is also time left for his singing interests. And the main character is finally so carried away by the new environment that he eagerly joins in.
Playing with the DevilPlaying with the Devil · 1957
Playing with the Devil
★ 7.81957
MovieFamilyComedy
Two marriageable girls, Princess Disperanda and her maid Káča, sign a betrothal with their own blood in exchange for fairy-tale grooms. Although both devilish betrothals accidentally fall into the hands of the brave retired soldier Martin Kabát, the cunning devil Solfernus takes possession of them through cunning, and Martin has no choice but to go to the burning hell.
Action BAction B · 1952
Action B
★ 6.31952
MovieDramaAdventure
Film shows the struggle of the Czechoslovak armed forces against groups of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) under command Burlak, who tried to pass through the territory of Slovakia.
A Killer on the TracksA Killer on the Tracks · 1970
A Killer on the Tracks
★ 5.81970
MovieCrime
An escort composed of three people transports a huge amount of new one-hundred crown banknotes in a special railway car. At the 196th kilometer, a village girl is waiting at the railway crossing and spots two men removing some packages from the track. The scene is immediately followed by the report of a gun and the unwanted witness is shot dead. Soon afterwards, on the 201st kilometer, the train explodes. Only one of the escorts Lenk (Radoslav Brzobohatý) survives the explosion, taken to hospital with serious injuries. Criminologist Major Kalas (Jirí Sovák) and the very young Second Lieutenant Karlícek (Jaromír Hanzlík) patiently gather facts, leads and testimonies.
Host do domuHost do domu · 1942
Host do domu
★ 7.01942
MovieComedy
Pavel Hora offers his friend Jiří Pulpán a place to live. When they get home, they find out that the landlord has evicted Pavel to the yard because he found a love letter from his daughter Zuzanka. So the two men arrange an apartment in the yard. When the landlord catches Jiří with his other daughter Pepička, he sends both daughters to his brother Sylvester on the farm.

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