Attempted Murder

Jiří Sequens, 1973

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Summary

Providing a notable psychologically intense role for actor Karel Höger, this 1973 film tells the story of a well-circumstanced doctor, who descends into paranoia and pathological fear of an unknown attacker. A poisoned cat and a gunshot, which thankfully misses its target, lead Professor Trojan to believe that someone is trying to kill him. While investigating potential malevolent motives among his hospital colleagues, patients, and even family members, Trojan realises that the world is full of people who might want him dead... This clinical study of fear is the work of screenwriter Zdeňek Bláha and experienced director Jiří Sequens, who often made crime genre films during this period. Alongside a tremendous performance from Höger, Martin Růžek plays Trojan’s neighbour Šeda, while Josef Abrhám plays the lead character’s estranged son and Jana Brejchová his daughter-in-law.
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About a film

Production year 1973
Countries Czechoslovakia
Categories film
Genres psychological
Form feature
Duration 101 min
Director Jiří Sequens
Cast Karel Höger, Slávka Budínová, Jana Brejchová, Martin Růžek, Zdeněk Řehoř, Josef Abrhám
Director of photography Václav Hanuš
Screenplay Zdeněk Bláha, Jiří Sequens
Editor Jan Chaloupek
Production designer Karel Černý
Music Zdeněk Liška
Sound designer František Černý