The Emperor and the Golem (1951) is a comedy, fantasy directed by Martin Frič rated 7.0/10.
The Emperor's mismanagement of his country is provoking some in his court to plot to overthrow him. He feels successful, at least, when he discovers the legendary Golem, which he believes can protect him and even cure his imaginary illnesses but, when he disappears while on a bender, his kindly baker, who looks just like him, is mistaken for him, and begins to put things in order. However, the conspirators, not to be outdone, determine to bring the Golem back to life to do their bidding.
Released: 1951-12-28
Duration: 2h 24m
Country: Czechoslovakia
Director: Martin Frič
Writer: Jan Werich, Jiří Brdečka, Jiří Krejčík
Cast: Jan Werich, Nataša Gollová, Jiří Plachý, František Černý
Production: Československý státní film
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