Oil Lamps (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, Oil Lamps is a drama film directed by Juraj Herz, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1900, Stepha, the vivacious 30 year old daughter of a wealthy couple, agrees to marry her cousin Paul, who has accumulated large debts as an Austrian army officer. Paul refuses to work or to consummate the marriage, and then his health steadily declines.
Who’s in it. Oil Lamps stars Iva Janžurová as Štěpa Kiliánová, Petr Čepek as Pavel, Marie Rosůlková as Mother and Ota Sklenčka as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Oil Lamps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oil Lamps page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oil Lamps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oil Lamps (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Oil Lamps change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Oil Lamps worth watching?
- Oil Lamps holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oil Lamps?
- Oil Lamps stars Iva Janžurová, Petr Čepek, Marie Rosůlková, Ota Sklenčka and Vladimír Jedenáctík.
- When was Oil Lamps released?
- Oil Lamps was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.