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The Emperor and the Golem (1952)

The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.

  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jan WerichJan WerichEmperor Rudolf II / Matheus Kotrba, The Baker
  • Photo of Nataša GollováNataša GollováKaterina aka Sirael
  • Photo of Jiří PlachýJiří PlachýEdward Kelley
  • Photo of František ČernýFrantišek ČernýHieroným Alessandro Scotta, alchemist
  • Photo of Marie VášováMarie VášováCountess Katharina Strada
  • Photo of Bohuš ZáhorskýBohuš ZáhorskýLang
  • Photo of Zdeněk ŠtěpánekZdeněk ŠtěpánekMarshal Russworm
  • Photo of František FilipovskýFrantišek FilipovskýCourt Astrologer
  • Photo of Václav TréglVáclav TréglThe Emperor's Servant
  • Photo of Vladimír LerausVladimír LerausHungarian Delegate

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