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The Motive for Murder (1975)

2.719751h 30mCS
Crime

Directed by Julius Matula

Rating

2.7/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

CS

Release

April 4, 1975

Director

Julius Matula

Overview

A short story film depicting the three different faces of crime. In the short story "The Weekend", Karas kills a woman he raped some time ago in order to silence her. However, he accidentally kills another woman. In "Hostages", a drug addict, Chaban, terrorizes the hospital's operating team, but the...

Cast

Ilja Prachař

Ilja Prachař

Karas (segment "Víkend")

Antonie Hegerliková

Antonie Hegerliková

Karasová (segment "Víkend")

Helga Čočková

Helga Čočková

Šteklová (segment "Víkend")

Zdena Studenková

Zdena Studenková

Věra (segment "Víkend")

Vlado Černý

Vlado Černý

Petr (segment "Víkend")

Vlastimil Hašek

Vlastimil Hašek

Štekl (segment "Víkend")

František Hanus

František Hanus

Cyril (segment "Víkend")

Eva Friedrichová

Eva Friedrichová

Cyrilová (segment "Víkend")

Václav Postránecký

Václav Postránecký

Capt. Havránek (segment "Víkend")

Jan Teplý

Jan Teplý

Lt. Šíma (segment "Víkend")

Ivo Niederle

Ivo Niederle

Man in the Tracksuit (segment "Víkend")

Jiří Schmitzer

Jiří Schmitzer

Roman Čížek (segment "Víkend")

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Motive for Murder (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A short story film depicting the three different faces of crime. In the short story "The Weekend", Karas kills a woman he raped some time ago in order to silence her. However, he accidentally kills another woman. In "Hostages", a drug addict, Chaban, terrorizes the hospital's operating team, but the disciplined doctors handle the difficult situation. In "The Pickpocket", the thief Benda wants to return to his trade immediately after his release, but his attempt ends tragically.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Motive for Murder. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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