Father Vojtech
1929 · 96 min · ★ 8.7 · Drama, Romance
Father Vojtech (Czech: Páter Vojtěch) is a 1929 silent Czech romance film directed by Martin Frič.
Directed by Martin Frič · Written by Martin Frič
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Karel Lamač Vojtech -
Suzanne Marwille Frantina -
Josef Rovenský miller Dvorecký -
L. H. Struna Karel - K Karel Schleichert Stárek
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Eman Fiala Josífek - A Anna Opplová Josífek's Mother
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Jindřich Plachta Musician -
Jaroslav Marvan Josef Knotek -
Eduard Šlégl Priest - K Karel Němec Innkeeper
- J Jan Richter Maránek
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