Fiery Summer (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Fiery Summer is a drama and romance film directed by Václav Krška, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. This romantic story turns on a stirring infatuation that takes hold of three young people under the influence of Simon, a Prague student. After the study year, 18 year-old Julio returns to his parental home, a little chateau on the Otava river. There he converges with his childhood friend Petr and the young boatman's daughter Klárka. Sharing her beguilement with Simon, who has quickly turned a tranquil summer atmosphere into a relationship drama, is Julio's cousin Rosa.
Who’s in it. Fiery Summer stars Václav Sova as Julio, Otýlie Beníšková, Lída Baarová as Rosa and Svatopluk Beneš as Šimon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fiery Summer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fiery Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiery Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiery Summer (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fiery Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fiery Summer worth watching?
- Fiery Summer holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fiery Summer?
- Fiery Summer stars Václav Sova, Otýlie Beníšková, Lída Baarová, Svatopluk Beneš and Antonie Nedošinská.
- When was Fiery Summer released?
- Fiery Summer was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.