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The Medal (1980) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1980 · 84 mins · Czech
- Directed by
- Martin Hollý
- Starring
- Miroslav Vladyka, Jan Skopeček, Rudolf Hrušínský, Jiří Krampol, Karel Bělohradský, Vladimír Ježek
The brutal trenches of World War I form a vivid backdrop for the story of Corporal Hoferik, whose unwavering loyalty to the Habsburg Monarchy drives him to obey every command with fanatic zeal. As the war drags on, his blind devotion leads to tragic mistakes, ultimately earning the Empire’s disfavor and a harsh personal reckoning.
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