The High Wall (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, The High Wall is a drama and romance film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Jitka is a 12-year-old girl who feels the first stirring of love. She becomes friends with a young man who is hospitalized with paralysis. Jitka visits the man every day and witnesses his slow recovery, but she is unaware that she could have deeper feelings for him.
Who’s in it. The High Wall stars Radka Dulíková as Jitka, Vít Olmer as Mladík, Helena Kružíková as Jitka's mother and Václav Lohniský as Caretaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The High Wall 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 The High Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The High Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The High Wall (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The High Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The High Wall worth watching?
- The High Wall holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The High Wall?
- The High Wall stars Radka Dulíková, Vít Olmer, Helena Kružíková, Václav Lohniský and Josef Koza.
- When was The High Wall released?
- The High Wall was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.