Železný dědek (1948)
- Directed by
- Václav Kubásek
- Genre
- drama film, comedy film
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A stubborn old railway worker in postwar Czechoslovakia clashes with those around him over his work and traditions. He finds purpose and connection through his dedication to the trains and the people he meets.
down-to-earthheartfeltold-fashionedleisurelygentlenostalgicgood-naturedearthy
What happens
Old Ironside (Czech: Železný dědek) is a 1948 Czech comedy drama film directed by Václav Kubásek and starring Jaroslav Marvan, Marie Ježková and Otomar Krejča. It was shot at the Barrandov Studios in Prague and on location at various stations on the railway between Prague and Beroun. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alois Mecera. It was released in several Eastern Bloc countries by distributor Sovexport. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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