The Limping Devil
The Limping Devil
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The Limping Devil

Original Native Title: Kulhavý ďábel (cs)

Audio Tracks:Czech

A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming pool. Zuzana (Jana Sulcová), the good-looking blonde, ignores the men whom the devil foists off onto her. She loves Honza (Václav Neckár) and the boy shares her feelings. The fiend is annoyed by the couple and tries to provoke a row. He sends heavy rain to force them into a hotel and then warns Zuzana's father by phone, but the young lovers manage to get out in time. Then the obstinate Asmodeus takes Honza in his sleep to the Institute for Emotional Disorders, where he shows him the ugly sides of love - hysteria, voyeurism, fetishism, suicide attempts...

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Juraj Herz

A baleful limping man walks through Prague. He is Asmodeus (Juraj Herz), the fiend of lustfulness, entertaining himself by putting together by magic couples of lovers. He only fails at the swimming pool. Zuzana (Jana Sulcová), the good-looking blonde, ignores the men whom the devil foists off onto her. She loves Honza (Václav Neckár) and the boy shares her feelings. The fiend is annoyed by the couple and tries to provoke a row. He sends heavy rain to force them into a hotel and then warns Zuzana's father by phone, but the young lovers manage to get out in time. Then the obstinate Asmodeus takes Honza in his sleep to the Institute for Emotional Disorders, where he shows him the ugly sides of love - hysteria, voyeurism, fetishism, suicide attempts...

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial Politics
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Limping Devil.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Juraj Herz

Screenplay / Writers

Bedřich Kubala, Juraj Herz, Alain-René Lesage

Executive Producers

Ladislav Novotný

Original Score

Jan Klusák

Cinematography

Jan Novák

Film Editing

Jaromír Janáček

Production Design

Zbyněk Hloch

Costume Styling

Olga Dimitrovová

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Production Studios & Global Distribution
Filmové studio BarrandovXC

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
Czechoslovakia

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Filmové studio BarrandovPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) • Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors)

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1965 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1966 - 1967 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1967 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 13, 1968

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Limping Devil. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Juraj Herz's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Limping Devil, Juraj Herz underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Václav Neckář. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Juraj Herz concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Limping Devil, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (4.8/10)

The Limping Devil achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Limping Devil was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Czechoslovakia

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Limping Devil

Where was The Limping Devil filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Limping Devil was filmed primarily across Czechoslovakia utilizing major facilities such as Filmové studio Barrandov. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) and Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors).

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Limping Devil?

The ensemble features Juraj Herz as Key Narrative Character, Václav Neckář as Key Narrative Character, Jana Šulcová as Key Narrative Character, Oľga Šalagová as Nurse Kateřina, under the visionary direction of Juraj Herz.

Where can I stream The Limping Devil online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

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What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Limping Devil?

The Limping Devil is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.