Transport from Paradise (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1963, Transport from Paradise is a drama and war film directed by Zbyněk Brynych, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Czechoslovakian Zbynek Brynych directs this psychological drama set in World War II Terezin ghetto. A dark, visual portrayal of the trials and tribulations the Theresienstadt people faced on a daily basis presented in a series of memorable stories. Their hopes and dreams unfold against the perpetual threat of deportation (or worse) by the Nazis. Based on the novel "Night and Hope" by Arnost Lustig.
Who’s in it. Transport from Paradise stars Zdeněk Štěpánek as David Löewenbach, Ilja Prachař as Moric Herz, Ladislav Pešek as Roubíček and Jindřich Narenta as Generál SS Knecht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Transport from Paradise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transport from Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transport from Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transport from Paradise (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transport from Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transport from Paradise worth watching?
- Transport from Paradise holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transport from Paradise?
- Transport from Paradise stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Ilja Prachař, Ladislav Pešek, Jindřich Narenta and Vlastimil Brodský.
- When was Transport from Paradise released?
- Transport from Paradise was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.