15 Jul 1949
Into the Straight
A romance set in the world of the sport of kings. The Curzons are a racehorse breeding family, who need to strengthen their blood stock to re-establish a fading reputation.
Dostih
The film is set in the environment of the internationally renowned Pardubice Steeplechase, with the main roles being devoted to equestrian sport outside of filming.
1982
Top Billed Cast
Ladislav Mrkvička 
Pavel Zedníček 
Gabriela Osvaldová Miroslav Masopust 
Dana Syslová 
Jiří Tomek Ferdinand Krůta 
Josef Větrovec Milan Klásek 
Karel Hlušička 
Vladimír Hlavatý 
Alena Kreuzmannová Zdena Burdová Pavel Jiras 
Ota Sklenčka Václav Mareš Karel Chromík 
Ivo Niederle 
Jan Teplý Lena Birková
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