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The Motive for Murder (1975)

Movie ★ 4.3 90 min

Crime

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.

Julius Matula Director Tomáš Svoboda Director Jiří Svoboda Director

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Released
April 4, 1975
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0071861
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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 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") Václav Vydra Václav Vydra Young Man (segment "Víkend") Karel Hábl Karel Hábl Police Officer (segment "Víkend") Miroslav Chochola Police Officer (segment "Víkend") Oldřich Vlček Oldřich Vlček Physician (segment "Víkend") Karel Vítek Driver (segment "Víkend") Jiří Hálek Jiří Hálek Čaban (segment "Rukojmí")

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Motive for Murder about?
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.
Who directed The Motive for Murder?
The Motive for Murder was directed by Julius Matula, Tomáš Svoboda, Jiří Svoboda.
Who stars in The Motive for Murder?
The Motive for Murder stars Ilja Prachař, Antonie Hegerliková, Helga Čočková, Zdena Studenková.
When was The Motive for Murder released?
The Motive for Murder is a 1975 crime film.
Where can I watch The Motive for Murder?
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