Murder in the Excelsior Hotel
1971, Czech. Directed by Jiří Sequens.
In Vražda v hotelu Excelsior, the interwar period homicide detective squad from Prague investigates the murder of a wealthy woman, Mrs Matoušová, which threatens the reputation of the eponymous luxury hotel popular with Prague’s elite. Even the retired police inspector Mrázek (František Filipovský), who works at the Excelsior as a hotel detective, is unable to help at first. Although the investigation inevitably uncovers the hotel staff’s scheming, Vacátko and his team unerringly follow the trail that leads them to the murderer…
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Czech
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- Released
- 8 October 1971
- Original title
- Vražda v hotelu Excelsior
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Jiří Marek, Jiří Sequens
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Murder in the Excelsior Hotel is adapted from a short story.
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Murder in the Excelsior Hotel: quick answers
What should I watch before Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
Watch Burglar and Umbrella (1971) and The Matches of a Beautiful Dragoon (1971) first.
What comes after Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
Next in the series: The Death of Black King (1972) and Štědrý večer pana rady Vacátka (1972).
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How long is Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
Murder in the Excelsior Hotel runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Murder in the Excelsior Hotel have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Murder in the Excelsior Hotel on?
Murder in the Excelsior Hotel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 October 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
If you liked Murder in the Excelsior Hotel, try Winged Creatures, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed Murder in the Excelsior Hotel?
Murder in the Excelsior Hotel (1971) was directed by Jiří Sequens and stars Jaroslav Marvan, Josef Bláha, Josef Vinklář.
What is Murder in the Excelsior Hotel based on?
Murder in the Excelsior Hotel is adapted from a short story.