Turbina
Turbine is a 1941 Czech historical drama film directed by Otakar Vávra and starring František Smolík, Lída Baarová and Vlasta Matulová. It is based on a novel by Karel Matěj Čapek-Chod.
Synopsis
The film takes place in the 19th century, when the family of Imperial councilman is experiencing a transition from traditional social values to the new social order, which it does not understand, but must face up to.Production
It was shot at the Hostivař Studios in Prague.Cast
- František Smolík as Mills owner Imperial councilman Ullík
- Lída Baarová as Tynda, Ullík's daughter
- Vlasta Matulová as Marie, Ullík's daughter
- Rudolf Hrušínský as Bonďa, Ullík's son
- Eduard Kohout as Artuš Fabian, Ullík's brother-in-law
- Marie Glázrová as Žofka, Fabian's lover
- Jaroslav Vojta as Night Guard Nezmara
- Vítězslav Vejražka as Václav, Nezmara's son
- Karel Höger as Dr. Arnošt Zouplna
- Jindřich Plachta as Arnošt's father