Diagnóza smrti (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Diagnóza smrti is a crime film directed by Petr Schulhoff, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Two seriously injured patients are brought to the hospital at almost the same time: truck driver Honza Linhart, who had an accident, and a young woman found unconscious in a forest by a man picking mushrooms. The woman is identified as Katerina Marková, the divorced mother of a young girl. Major Kalas (Rudolf Hrusínský) suspects that she is a victim of mugging since a bloodstained small ax has been found near the site of the crime and, according to witnesses, Ms Marková was missing her watch and a bracelet, from which a gemstone has also been discovered. Linhart has lost his only kidney in the accident; in order to live a normal life again, he will need a kidney transplant from the mugged woman if she dies.
Who’s in it. Diagnóza smrti stars Rudolf Hrušínský as major Kalaš, Drahomíra Hofmanová as Linhartová, Alexandra Gasnárková as Marková / Valentová and Vilém Besser as poručík Martinec, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Diagnóza smrti sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diagnóza smrti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diagnóza smrti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diagnóza smrti (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diagnóza smrti change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diagnóza smrti worth watching?
- Diagnóza smrti holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Diagnóza smrti?
- Diagnóza smrti stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Drahomíra Hofmanová, Alexandra Gasnárková, Vilém Besser and Zdeněk Ornest.
- When was Diagnóza smrti released?
- Diagnóza smrti was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.