The Cremator (1969)

03/14/1969 (XC) • 1h 41m

Comedy, Horror, Drama

NO ONE WILL SUFFER.

Overview

In 1930s Prague, a Czech cremator who firmly believes cremation relieves one from earthly suffering is drawn inexorably to Nazism.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

Czech

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

insanity

child murder

zoo

dark comedy

crematorium

exterminator

funeral director

nazi collaborationism

czech new wave

family killed

czech resistance

human zoo exhibit

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