King of the Sumava (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1959, King of the Sumava is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A movie about Czechoslovak border guards trying to arrest the famous escapee called "King of the Sumava".
Who’s in it. King of the Sumava stars Jiří Vala as Constable Karel Zeman, Jiřina Švorcová as Marie Rysová, Stanislav Remunda as Pavel Rys and Jaroslav Marvan as manager of the financial guard Beran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, King of the Sumava has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of the Sumava page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of the Sumava tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of the Sumava (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King of the Sumava change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King of the Sumava worth watching?
- King of the Sumava holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of the Sumava?
- King of the Sumava stars Jiří Vala, Jiřina Švorcová, Stanislav Remunda, Jaroslav Marvan and Radovan Lukavský.
- When was King of the Sumava released?
- King of the Sumava was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.