Higher Principle (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1960, Higher Principle is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Jiří Krejčík, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Nazi occupation of a Czech city civilians are being rounded up on the slightest of pretexts and shot. One day three high school boys who crack jokes about a recently deceased "hero of the Reich" are pulled out of school by the Gestapo.
Who’s in it. Higher Principle stars František Smolík as Profesor Málek, Jana Brejchová as Jana Skálová, Ivan Mistrík as Vlastík and Jan Šmíd as Frantík, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Higher Principle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Higher Principle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higher Principle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Higher Principle (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Higher Principle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Higher Principle worth watching?
- Higher Principle holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Higher Principle?
- Higher Principle stars František Smolík, Jana Brejchová, Ivan Mistrík, Jan Šmíd and Alexandr Postler.
- When was Higher Principle released?
- Higher Principle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.