Honor and Glory (1969): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1969, Honor and Glory is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Hynek Bočan, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. This historical film by Hynek Bočan touches upon the indecisiveness of the Czech nation, ready to bend the backbone in face of foreign rule. Situating the story at the close of the Thirty Year War enabled the depiction of the misery of the people that affects even an impoverished aristocratic milieu. Rudolf Hrušínský appears here in the role of an indecisive knight, persuaded for a long time and in vain to join the anti-Habsburg movement. The story does not only captivate through the depiction of manifold human characters, intrigues and sycophancy, but also through the circumstances ruling over the devastated farmstead, sunk in mud and crudeness. One of the best films with an updating tendency has come into being here, rightly being named along the such greats as Kladivo na čarodějnice (Witches' Hammer).

Who’s in it. Honor and Glory stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Blanka Bohdanová, Karel Höger and Iva Janžurová, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Honor and Glory 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 Honor and Glory page.

If you liked it. Fans of Honor and Glory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.