Acting

Věra Kalendová

Born August 30, 1919 · Prostejov, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]

Died January 13, 2003 · aged 83

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Known For

Visitors from the GalaxyVisitors from the Galaxy · 1981
Visitors from the Galaxy
★ 4.71981
MovieScience FictionComedy
Robert is a SF writer, who realizes that he can make his thoughts material. Because of that, a group of aliens arrives to Earth. Their leader is Andra, who shows affection for Robert, which does not please his girlfriend, Biba. A monster, Mumu, has arrived together with the visitors from space.
Ball LightningBall Lightning · 1979
Ball Lightning
★ 7.31979
MovieComedy
A comedy about exchange of 12 apartments , which, its organizer, lawyer Radosta, rightly called Action Ball Lightning. To prepare, organize and execute the exchange of twelve apartments is a work worthy champions. Radosta, who was excellently played by Rudolf Hrušínský, solved all sudden difficulties and complications on the fly and with grace. To be sure that the on the D-day everything goes well he prepares a little rehearsal, which reveals many minor issues caused for example by wedding ordered to inappropriate term or hesitation of some participants. Last but not least a night exercise announced by drunk psychologist Knotků, creates a lot of confusion that nearly sabotaged the whole operation.
Hubert the Smart BoyHubert the Smart Boy · 1985
Hubert the Smart Boy
★ 5.61985
MovieComedy
Hubert Hrabe, known as Smart Boy, is a Prague dandy who is always skirting the edge of the law. Like every likable rogue, he has a worthy adversary - Police Inspector Mourek, who has long been trying in vain to put him behind bars. However, this defender of justice, who is constantly trying to outsmart his "own" criminal, ends up becoming the victim of his own zeal while hunting forgers that are as good as any in Europe, as Hubert the Smart Boy, sets a trap for Mourek
A Pin for the ButterflyA Pin for the Butterfly · 1995
A Pin for the Butterfly
★ 5.61995
MovieDrama
Communism seen through the eyes of a young girl who watches her beloved uncle struggle with the oppressive government .
Hostinec �„U kamenného stolu“Hostinec „U kamenného stolu“ · 1949
Hostinec „U kamenného stolu“
★ 7.31949
MovieComedy
An innkeeper is grieving because his wife left him for a second-rate actor. His two nephews, who are not on speaking terms, have to take over the running of the establishment...
The TrapThe Trap · 1950
The Trap
★ 7.51950
MovieDramaWar
The drama from the time of the Nazi occupation begins at the train station, where a transport with German soldiers is passing. The train is stopped due to improvised sabotage by one of the railway workers. Resistance liaison Růžena Kubínová is arrested in a random raid. The cynical councilor Dönnert discovers her false documents and has her brutally interrogated. He suspects that she could contribute to exposing the entire group. He puts a informant, Herta, in her cell.
It's Not MeIt's Not Me · 1986
It's Not Me
★ 5.21986
MovieComedyFantasy
The two heroes of the film's story - the decent but dry engineer Zárub and the marriage swindler Majer - are granted this wish by the mysterious forces of the moon. The two men change their appearance, which, however, contrasts sharply with their unchanged characters and voices. The incomprehensible swap naturally becomes the source of many comic plots and situations.
May StarsMay Stars · 1959
May Stars
★ 3.81959
MovieDrama
May 1945. On the outskirts of Prague, ordinary people meet Soviet soldiers-liberators with tears of joy in their eyes. In the early days of the lull, someone sadly recalls a pre-war life; someone unexpectedly meets his love; someone is returning from enemy dungeons looking hopefully into the future; and someone, having moved from a tank into a Czech tram, warmly recalls his craft as a car driver... These days, all those who survived the Great War fire swear an oath to keep peace on Earth forever, honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for simple human happiness.

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