Overview
Karel Doležal, insurance clerk and exemplary father of a family, leaves for a business trip with his secretary Vlasta. After spending the night together, they both return home. However, thanks to a small moment of inattention, they run over the boys. Karel runs away from the scene of the crime. He w...
Cast
Miloš Nedbal
Karel Doležal
Marie Vášová
Zdena, Doležal's wife
Jan Prokeš
Jirka Doležal
Irena Kačírková
Vlasta
Bohuš Záhorský
commissar Rudolf Mautner
Vladimír Hlavatý
professor
Eduard Dubský
Verbl, insurance officer
František Kovářík
director schools
František Šlégr
director of the insurance company
Oldřich Hoblík
factory owner Hajek
Michaela Lišková
Alenka, daughter of the Doležals
Jindřich Fairaizl
insurance agent Tonda Mejzr
Introduction
In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Conscience (1948), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.
Karel Doležal, insurance clerk and exemplary father of a family, leaves for a business trip with his secretary Vlasta. After spending the night together, they both return home. However, thanks to a small moment of inattention, they run over the boys. Karel runs away from the scene of the crime. He won't tell anyone what happened. Then when he reads in the newspaper that the boy did not survive the accident, he begins to feel guilty. He confides in his wife about the accident, not the infidelity. Their son Jirka overhears everything. His father has always been his role model, and that's why he doesn't want to accept his guilt.
🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning
Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Conscience. 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.
