---
title: "The Medal"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medal-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 227980
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Medal (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medal-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Medal is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Filmové studio Barrandov, Slovenská filmová tvorba. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A devoted corporal serves the Habsburg Monarchy in World War I trenches, ultimately facing the Empire's disfavor."

### Why Watch
- captivating World War I backdrop
- focused character drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- may be emotionally heavy for some viewers
- limited public information available
- Tone & Suitability: The film features dramatic war themes set in World War I trenches.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, historical, gritty, tragic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-medal-1980#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Hollý
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmové studio Barrandov, Slovenská filmová tvorba

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vlado Müller** as *Corporal Adalbert Hoferik*
- **Josef Bláha** as *Governor König*
- **Ilja Prachař** as *General Berger*
- **Radovan Lukavský** as *General Gross*
- **Jiří Kodet** as *Kostolány*
- **Oldřich Velen** as *Resnitzek*
- **Ladislav Frej** as *Ziegler*
- **Pavel Zedníček** as *Wimmer*
- **Miroslav Zounar** as *von Pallawski*
- **Jan Skopeček** as *Reischl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the film?
The title of the film is The Medal.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 10/31/1980.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under drama and war.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character mentioned in the synopsis?
The main character mentioned is Corporal Hoferik.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Medal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/227980)

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