Tonka of the Gallows
Tonka Šibenice
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Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As she provides last service to a murderer sentenced to death (Josef Rovenský), society condemns her and leads her to despair. This groundbreaking film directed by Karel Anton was made in 1930 as the first Czech feature movie with post-synchronised soundtrack, recorded in France. International star cast, sensitive adaptation of Egon Erwin Kisch’s short story and innovative combination of silent and sound film features make this movie an artwork of European significance.
Cast
Ita Rina
as Tonka Šibenice
Vera Baranovskaya
as Mother
Josef Rovenský
as Killer
Theodor Pištěk
as Drunk
Antonie Nedošinská
as Mistress of whorehouse
Jindřich Plachta
as Cabman
Jindra Hermanová
as Prostitute
Jan Marek
as Pub Guest
John Mylong
as Jan
Emilie Nitschová
as
Rudolf Štěpán
as
Felix Kühne
as
Jan Sviták
as
Karel Jelínek
as
Eliška Jílková
as
Josef Kytka
as
V. Mecera
as
Václav Rabský
as
Ada Velický
as
Karel Hašler
as
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About Tonka of the Gallows
Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As she provides last service to a murderer sentenced to death (Josef Rovenský), society condemns her and leads her to despair. This groundbreaking film directed by Karel Anton was made in 1930 as the first Czech feature movie with post-synchronised soundtrack, recorded in France. International star cast, sensitive adaptation of Egon Erwin Kisch’s short story and innovative combination of silent and sound film features make this movie an artwork of European significance. Running 85 minutes.
Tonka of the Gallows Cast and Characters
The cast features Ita Rina (as Tonka Šibenice), Vera Baranovskaya (as Mother), Josef Rovenský (as Killer), Theodor Pištěk (as Drunk), and Antonie Nedošinská (as Mistress of whorehouse). Their performances are a major reason Tonka of the Gallows has built such a passionate audience.
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Tonka of the Gallows flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy CS storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Tonka of the Gallows?
Tonka of the Gallows runs for 85 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Tonka of the Gallows good? What's the rating?
Tonka of the Gallows holds a 6.7/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Tonka of the Gallows?
The main cast includes Ita Rina, Vera Baranovskaya, Josef Rovenský, and Theodor Pištěk, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Tonka of the Gallows available in CS?
Yes — Tonka of the Gallows was originally produced in CS and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Tonka of the Gallows released?
Tonka of the Gallows was released in 1930.
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What is Tonka of the Gallows about?
Tonka of the Gallows is a Drama film. Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As she provides last service to a murderer sentenced to death (Josef Rovenský), society condemns her and leads her to despair. This groundbreaking film directed by Karel Anton was made in 1930 as the first Czech feature movie with post-synchronised soundtrack, recorded in France. International star cast, sensitive adaptation of Egon Erwin Kisch’s short story and innovative combination of silent and sound film features make this movie an artwork of European significance.
When was Tonka of the Gallows released?
Tonka of the Gallows was released on February 27, 1930. It has a runtime of 1h 25m.
Who stars in Tonka of the Gallows?
Tonka of the Gallows stars Ita Rina, Vera Baranovskaya, Josef Rovenský and Theodor Pištěk. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Tonka of the Gallows available in HD?
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