The Medal (Signum laudis) 44 years old

The Medal

The trenches of World War I provide for a captivating backdrop to the drama of Corporal Hoferik. In his devotion to the Habsburg Monarchy, he fanatically carries out his military orders, but he ultimately suffers the Empire's disfavor.

Credits

The Medal Cast

Name Character
Ilja Prachař He was 56, 81 years old when he died as General Berger
Vlado Müller He was 44, 60 years old when he died as Corporal Adalbert Hoferik
Jiří Kodet He was 42, 67 years old when he died as Kostolány
Pavel Zedníček He was 30, now 75 years old as Wimmer
Radovan Lukavský He was 60, 88 years old when he died as General Gross
Jiří Zahajský He was 41, 68 years old when he died as Lorisch
Oldřich Velen He was 59, 91 years old when he died as Resnitzek
Jan Skopeček He was 55, now 99 years old as Reischl
Miroslav Zounar He was 48, 65 years old when he died as von Pallawski
Josef Bláha He was 56, 70 years old when he died as Governor König

The Medal Crew

Name Department
Jiří Křižan as Writer. He was 39 (68) years old when He died Writing
Zdeněk Liška as Original Music Composer. He was 58 (61) years old when He died Sound
Martin Hollý as Director. He was 76 (99) years old when He died Directing
The Medal poster
The Medal (44 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, October 30, 1980
  • Runtime: 84 minutes