Escape from the Shadows
1959, Czech. Directed by Jiří Sequens.
This exemplary "psychological drama" depicts the difficulties with which a new socialist mindset is born. Director Jiří Sequens warns against ill-advised marriages into the families of the defeated bourgeoisie, because the former royalty refuses to accept a man from a different social class. The heroes of this film will find out. The former owner of a pharmacy refuses to accept that his daughter has married a mere technical draughtsman. However, her father's hateful schemes cause the sensitive woman to attempt suicide.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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Cast & crew
- Jiří SequensDirector
- František Smolíkpharmacist Kout
- Ludmila Vendlovásaleswoman Marta -Kout's daughter
- Stanislav Remundadrawing by Jirka Kucer
- Josef BekKarel Kadlec
- Renata Olárovápharmacist Vera
- Milena Asmanováactress Jirina
- Jaroslava AdamováIrena - Karl's secretary
- Bohumil SmutnýVostrý
- Růžena LysenkováMarie
- Oldřich VykypělJozka
- Světla SvozilováKadlecová
- Václav KaňkovskýStore Manager
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1959
- Original title
- Útěk ze stínu
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Bedřich Kubala, Jiří Sequens
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How long is Escape from the Shadows?
Escape from the Shadows runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is Escape from the Shadows on?
Escape from the Shadows isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1959. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Escape from the Shadows?
If you liked Escape from the Shadows, try The Nest, Mindwalk, Here.
Who directed Escape from the Shadows?
Escape from the Shadows (1959) was directed by Jiří Sequens and stars František Smolík, Ludmila Vendlová, Stanislav Remunda.