Cast: Juraj Herz

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Juraj Herz. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Flat (S)

1968 · Movie · 13 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Jan Švankmajer

Cast Ivan Kraus · Juraj Herz

Synopsis The Flat (S) (1968) follows an unassuming individual who finds himself confined within a menacing apartment. Within this eerie setting, the man encounters a series of inexplicable events that defy the conventional laws of nature, creating a chilling and disorienting...

7.1

786 votes

7.1

786 votes

Lemonade Joe

1964 · Movie · 99 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Oldrich Lipský

Cast Karel Fiala · Milos Kopecký · Kveta Fialová · Olga Schoberová

Synopsis Lemonade Joe (1964) is a hilarious spoof of traditional Hollywood westerns, directed by Oldrich Lipsky, who infuses his background in animation to create an exaggerated and comedic take on the genre. The narrative unfolds in Stetson City, beginning with a...

6.3

134 votes

6.3

134 votes

Ferat Vampire

1982 · Movie · 90 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Juraj Herz

Cast Jiří Menzel · Dagmar Havlová · Jana Brezková · Petr Cepek

Synopsis Ferat Vampire (1982) follows the unsettling journey of a dedicated doctor named Marek, who is taken aback when his cherished nurse, Mima, enters into an agreement with an international automotive company, Ferat, to compete as a rally driver. As Marek...

5.9

55 votes

5.9

55 votes

Journey to Rome

2015 · Movie · 100 min. · Czech Republic

Direction Tomasz Mielnik

Cast Igor Bares · Dana Batulková · Ernesto Cekan · Igor Chmela

Synopsis Journey to Rome (2015) follows the tale of Vasek, a shy gallery guard who unexpectedly finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and adventure. As he embarks on a train journey to Rome, Vasek's life takes an unexpected turn...

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Transport from Paradise

1963 · Movie · 93 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Zbynek Brynych

Cast Zdenek Stepánek · Ilja Prachar · Jirí Vrstála · Cestmír Randa

Synopsis Transport from Paradise (1963) unfolds in the unique setting of Teresienstadt, a concentration camp designed to deceive. This camp was crafted to present an illusion of normalcy to an approaching Red Cross delegation. The inhabitants are compelled to act out...

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The Pipes

1966 · Movie · 85 min. · Czechoslovakia

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How About a Plate of Spinach?

1977 · Movie · 86 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Václav Vorlícek

Cast Vladimir Mensik · Jirí Sovák · Iva Janzurová · Michal Kocourek

Synopsis How About a Plate of Spinach? (1977) follows the escapades of two con artists who find themselves behind bars for a booze heist. Upon their release, they are hired for a seemingly straightforward job: stealing a device designed to revitalize...

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The Galoshes of Happiness

1986 · Movie · 89 min. · Czechoslovakia

Direction Juraj Herz

Cast Jana Brejchová · Therese Herz · José Luis López Vázquez · Marek Brodský

Synopsis The Galoshes of Happiness (1986) begins with two fairies, Worry and Fortune, accompanied by their young apprentice Mina, strolling through the historic streets of old Prague. On this particular evening, it's Fortune's birthday, and she has a special plan. She...

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