Hroch is a 1974 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Karel Steklý.[1] The film was meant as a political satire that would be a parable of Prague Spring.[2] The film was notable for negative reception, and is often viewed as the worst Czech film ever made.[3]

Hroch
Czech cover
Directed byKarel Steklý
Written byKarel Steklý
Produced byJiří Zika
StarringOldo Hlavácek
CinematographyFrantišek Uldrich
Edited byJan Kohout
Music byJaromír Klempíř
Release date
  • 1 March 1974 (1974-03-01)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryCzechoslovakia
LanguageCzech

Cast

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Hroch Awards

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Hroch is often called the worst Czech film ever made. Hroch awards that are annually given by the words Czech film of the year are named after the film.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Hroch". Czech Film Database. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Hroch (1973)". Filmový přehled (in Czech). Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Hroch: Příběh nejhoršího českého filmu". iDNES.cz. 27 March 2009. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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