Murder in the Excelsior Hotel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, Murder in the Excelsior Hotel is a crime film directed by Jiří Sequens, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In Vražda v hotelu Excelsior, the interwar period homicide detective squad from Prague investigates the murder of a wealthy woman, Mrs Matoušová, which threatens the reputation of the eponymous luxury hotel popular with Prague’s elite. Even the retired police inspector Mrázek (František Filipovský), who works at the Excelsior as a hotel detective, is unable to help at first. Although the investigation inevitably uncovers the hotel staff’s scheming, Vacátko and his team unerringly follow the trail that leads them to the murderer…
Who’s in it. Murder in the Excelsior Hotel stars Jaroslav Marvan as Policejní rada Vacátko, Josef Bláha as Brůžek, Josef Vinklář as Bouše and František Filipovský as Mrázek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Murder in the Excelsior Hotel 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 Murder in the Excelsior Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in the Excelsior Hotel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in the Excelsior Hotel (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder in the Excelsior Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder in the Excelsior Hotel worth watching?
- Murder in the Excelsior Hotel holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
- Murder in the Excelsior Hotel stars Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Bláha, Josef Vinklář, František Filipovský and Slávka Budínová.
- When was Murder in the Excelsior Hotel released?
- Murder in the Excelsior Hotel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.