The Cry (Křik) 60 years old

While a woman is in the hospital preparing to deliver her child, her husband has all day to reflect upon his wife and their relationship. As he tends to his job as a television repairman, Slavek fondly remembers how he first met Ivana and the days they spent getting to know one another. Slavek also grows increasingly aware of the environment that surrounds him and questions the society his new child will be entering. Loaded with a repeated plea for social change, this is the first feature from Czech writer/director Jaromil Jires.

Credits

The Cry Cast

Name Character
Jan Werich He was 59, 75 years old when he died as Narrator
Josef Abrhám He was 24, now 84 years old as Slávek

The Cry Crew

Name Department
Jaromil Jireš as Director. He was 28 (65) years old when He died Directing
Jaromil Jireš as Writer. He was 28 (65) years old when He died Writing
Ludvík Aškenazy as Writer. He was 43 (65) years old when He died Writing
The Cry poster
The Cry (60 years)

  • Release day: Friday, February 14, 1964
  • Runtime: 80 minutes