Long Live the Republic (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1965, Long Live the Republic is a drama and war film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination of his side, and a wiry toughness they can’t defeat. The village is in turmoil, because the Nazi occupiers have just retreated and the Red Army is advancing. Oldrich dodges amid the mayhem and panic, taking his share of blows but always managing to stay one step ahead. Beautifully shot and darkly ironic, Karel Kachyna’s forgotten masterpiece jumbles reality, memory and fantasy to capture the intensity and confusion of childhood in a war zone.
Who’s in it. Long Live the Republic stars Zdeněk Lstibůrek as Oldřich Vařeka zvaný Pinďa, Naděžda Gajerová as Oldřichova matka, Vlado Müller as Oldřichův otec and Gustáv Valach as pacholek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Long Live the Republic has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Live the Republic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Long Live the Republic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Long Live the Republic (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Long Live the Republic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Long Live the Republic worth watching?
- Long Live the Republic holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Long Live the Republic?
- Long Live the Republic stars Zdeněk Lstibůrek, Naděžda Gajerová, Vlado Müller, Gustáv Valach and Yuriy Nazarov.
- When was Long Live the Republic released?
- Long Live the Republic was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.