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Zátopek

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The life of Olympic gold medalist and multiple record holder Emil Zátopek, who became a legend in the days of the Czechoslovak communist regime.

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Scout Tafoya RogerEbert.com 12/23/2022
Václav Neuzil plays Zátopek and it’s the kind of obviously impressive performance awards bodies love, but that makes it sound more obvious than it is. Go to Full Review Guy Lodge Variety 12/22/2022
David Ondříček's handsomely crafted Karlovy Vary opener depicts Emil Zátopek's various athletic triumphs, but finds its heart in quieter domestic exchanges. Go to Full Review Stephanie Bunbury Deadline Hollywood Daily 09/16/2023
His story is left hanging untended and finally buried in Frecheville’s lifeless performance. Issova has plenty of bounce, but even her character is reduced to a few broad strokes. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab Cineuropa 12/22/2022
With a light-entertainment tone, a classical filmmaking style and impressive recreations of Olympic stadia, it aspires to be a Czech Chariots of Fire, but like so many of the runners on show, it can't quite make it to the finish line. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David Ondrícek

Director

Václav Neuzil

Emil Zátopek

Martha Issová

Dana Zátopková

James Frecheville

Ron Clarke

Robert Miklus

Josef Dostál

Jirí Simek

Stanislav Jungwirth
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Synopsis The life of Olympic gold medalist and multiple record holder Emil Zátopek, who became a legend in the days of the Czechoslovak communist regime.
Director
David Ondrícek
Producer
Krystof Mucha, David Ondrícek
Screenwriter
David Ondrícek
Production Co
ALEF NULA, a.s. , Rozhlas a televízia Slovenska, Lucky Man Films, Innogy Ceska Republika A.S., Sebre, A.S., Barrandov Studio, T-mobile, Ceská Televize, Olife Energy , Azyl Production, Accolade Holding, a.s.
Genre
Biography, History, Drama
Original Language
Czech
Runtime
2h 11m