Lawyer of the Poor

Name: Lawyer of the Poor
Director: Vladimír Slavínský
Genre: Drama
Released: 1941-01-01
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Otomar Korbelář, Marie Brožová, Miroslav Homola, Jiří Dohnal, Vojta Novák

1941Dir. Vladimír Slavínský1h 49m

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So, 'Lawyer of the Poor' is this 1941 gem directed by Vladimír Slavínský. It captures a unique slice of life with Kypr, our lawyer's clerk, who really feels for the downtrodden. The pub setting at U Hrubiána serves as a gritty backdrop where he takes on the legal troubles of the underprivileged. It has this lovely, almost melancholic tone – the pacing might feel a bit slow for some, but it allows the emotional weight of Kypr’s struggles to sink in. The performances, especially the chemistry between Kypr and Anna Marie, really pull you in. It's all about compassion and sacrifice in a time of hardship, which gives it a distinct flavor among other dramas of its era.

Directed by Vladimír Slavínský. · Set in a pub, giving it a gritty atmosphere. · Focuses on themes of compassion and sacrifice.