Wolf Trap (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1958, Wolf Trap is a drama film directed by Jiří Weiss, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The title of this highly-regarded Czech drama translates as Wolf Trap. Set in the 1920s, the story revolves around an ambitious young provincial politician (Miroslav Dolozai) who enters into a marriage of convenience with a smotheringly possessive -- and much older -- woman (Jirina Sejbavola). Hoping to temporarily escape his overbearing wife's clutches, the husband strikes up a friendship with her young ward (Jana Brejchova). The relationship blossoms into a deep abiding love, but the jellyfish husband can't bring himself to declare his ardor to the girl. Even after the death of the wife, the husband hasn't the intestinal fortitude to admit his passion, and the results are bleak indeed for the unfortunate ward. Director Jiri Weiss does a masterful job staging his story of frustration and denial against a backdrop of post-WWI bourgeois banality.
Who’s in it. Wolf Trap stars Jiřina Šejbalová, Miroslav Doležal, Jana Brejchová and Libuše Freslová, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Wolf Trap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolf Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolf Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wolf Trap (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wolf Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wolf Trap worth watching?
- Wolf Trap holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wolf Trap?
- Wolf Trap stars Jiřina Šejbalová, Miroslav Doležal, Jana Brejchová, Libuše Freslová and Jaroslav Průcha.
- When was Wolf Trap released?
- Wolf Trap was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.