
The Strike
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1hr
17mins
Directed by
Zdeněk Reimann,
Karel Steklý,
Starring
Ladislav Boháč,
Marie Vášová,
Oleg Reif,
Naděžda Gajerová
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In late 19th century Czech-speaking Bohemia, oppressed workers at German-owned mines and foundries revolt against their harsh working conditions. Made shortly after World War II as Czechoslovakia was falling to communism, the film resonates in Czech resentment of the German occupation.