The Catacombs (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1940, The Catacombs is a comedy film directed by Martin Frič.
What it’s about. The title refers to the office of records in the basement of a large company... sort of the place where a troublesome employee may be dumped in a dead end job. If fact, the story is a simple romantic comedy, with Burian as the kindly old stick-in-the-mud who helps the young man to sort out his romance with the daughter of the company's owner.
Who’s in it. The Catacombs stars Vlasta Burian as oficiál Borman, Jaroslav Marvan as Sýkora, přednosta úřadu, Theodor Pištěk as Klásek, prezidiální and Adina Mandlová as Nasťa Borková, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Catacombs 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 The Catacombs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Catacombs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Catacombs (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Catacombs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Catacombs worth watching?
- The Catacombs holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Catacombs?
- The Catacombs stars Vlasta Burian, Jaroslav Marvan, Theodor Pištěk, Adina Mandlová and Antonín Novotný.
- When was The Catacombs released?
- The Catacombs was released in 1940.