Joseph Kilian (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1964, Joseph Kilian is a drama film directed by Pavel Juráček, running about 38 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is about Harold, an isolated figure in an overwhelming world of totalitarian bureaucracy. Harold tries to find the elusive Joseph Kilian, an old acquaintance, in Prague. When Harold stumbles across a state-run cat-lending store, he impulsively rents a feline for the day. Later, he attempts to return the cat and finds that the store no longer exists. Now with a furry companion, Harold continues his search for Kilian. Written and directed by Pavel Juracek, this 40 minute film effectively aims its allegorical shots at personality cults and the absurdities of a totalitarian regime.
Who’s in it. Joseph Kilian stars Pavel Silhánek, Ivan Růžička as Official, Consuela Morávková and Pavel Bartl as Kilián, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Joseph Kilian 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 Joseph Kilian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joseph Kilian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joseph Kilian (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joseph Kilian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joseph Kilian worth watching?
- Joseph Kilian holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joseph Kilian?
- Joseph Kilian stars Pavel Silhánek, Ivan Růžička, Consuela Morávková, Pavel Bartl and Karel Vašíček.
- When was Joseph Kilian released?
- Joseph Kilian was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 38 minutes.