Personal Info
Birth date
1926-12-29 (98 Years)
Day of death
2009-05-01
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Nove Zamky, Slovakia
Also known as
Julo Vašek
Július Vašek
Biography
Július Vašek (* December 29, 1926, Nové Zámky - † May 1, 2009, Bratislava) was a Slovak actor. After finishing acting at the Bratislava Conservatory in 1954, he made his debut with the film Wooden Village, which was an adaptation of František Heček's novel. He has acted in more than fifty films. He mostly portrayed negative characters - nervous or emotional types of men in borderline situations, e.g. as well as the characters of guardsmen, German soldiers and, paradoxically, partisans in films from the Second World War, where his acting skills were most evident. Unforgettable was his performance in the films Captain Dabač, Romance for flugelhorn and Pacho, Hybské zbojník. However, he was most famous for the character of Prašivec in Martin Hollé's film Copper Tower and especially Orlie Feather. In the 1970s, he was at the peak of his acting career. Undoubtedly, one of the most important tasks of his acting career is the portrayal of the mysterious character of Karol Neuman in the Czech film The Case of the Dead Man, in which he played the main role. He was also excellent in the character of Pančuch in the film Red Wine. He got his last chance in the Czech sci-fi film The Last Move.
Filmography
Príbelská vzbura Janka Kráľa
NYR
Overview:
The plot takes place in the revolutionary year of 1848. It takes us to Príbelice, where Janko Kráľ returns from Pest after the March Revolution, to acquaint the Slovak people with the famous Twelve Points, together with his friend, teacher Ján Rotarides. They were voted on at the last Hungarian Diet in Bratislava with the promise of freedom and equality for Slovaks.Second Love
NYR
Overview:
The television production is an episode from the life of Andrej Sládkovič. Braxatoris, known as Sládkovič, comes to Banská Štiavnica and wants to find the inspiration for his poetry - Marína. Her parents reject him. Marína marries Gerža, a rich merchant. Sládkovič finds affection and understanding with Antonia, whom he marries...Sweet Troubles
5.7
Overview:
A comedy about Simon, an honest, clever confectioner. In practical life, the humble bachelor becomes an easy prey to his boss, his mother, and hordes of women eager to get married. The story incorporates well-tested methods of nearly all major periods in the history of film comedy: from a lumierish etude with the garden hose to a melancholic tramp to the menace of the streets Jacques Tati. Director Juraj Herz made a major contribution to the modest tradition of Slovak film comedy.Poslední přesun
1
Overview:
Most people have left Earth, for unknown reasons and to unknown destinations. The story follows three men who live together and support each other. They use an old military warehouse full of supplies and food to survive. They try to maintain their human values. There are other groups of people on Earth who are barely surviving and resorting to cannibalism. After a conflict with one such group, the trio must leave their warehouse. They end up in a former prison, which seems like paradise to them. The prison is inhabited by a young girl. After further difficulties, everything is coming to a final move.White Clouds
5.5
Overview:
Autumn 1944, the Slovak National Uprising is suppressed and the fighters must withdraw to the mountains. Commander Repta’s unit takes along the thirteen-year old Zuzka, who lost her home and all her relatives in the rebellion. But the enemy brutally pursues them and Repta therefore must divide his unit. The withdrawal is covered by the group commanded by Peter, whose members almost all die in an exchange of fire with the German soldiers. The only one to survive is the severely wounded Peter. Zuzka, of whom everybody forgot in the zeal of the fight, hides him from the Germans. As soon as Peter is able to walk, he and Zuzka set off to meet their co-fighters.Interrupted Song
3.2
Overview:
Young couple separated by World War 2, dream of being reunited years later.The Song of the Grey Pigeon
5.9
Overview:
An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.The Ballad of Seven Hanged Men
5.7
Overview:
Seven people waiting for their death. A group of assasins - three men and two women - and Gypsy thief spend their time in prison to be tucked up.Master Executioner
3.5
Overview:
A dramatic story about two friends - fisherman Richardus and municipal executioner Emil Targo takes place at the river Danube, in places that used to be targets of Ottoman raids. But their attraction to the same woman and Emil’s betrayal change their indissoluble friendship to an equally strong hatred. And as it usually goes - after twenty years by a trick of fate Richardus’ daughter Agajka becomes the wife ofthe sun of his sworn enemy.The Galoshes of Happiness
6.5
Overview:
The Slippers of Happiness is another film made by the Slovak Film Production in co-production with West German companies based on classic world fairy tales. After Slovak folk tales [The Greatest Peck in the World, Salt Over Gold] and the works of German fairy tale writers Wilhelm Hauff [The False Prince] and the Brothers Grimm [The Land of the Thrush's Beard, Perinbaba], screenwriter Alex Koenigsmark and director Juraj Herz were inspired by the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of slippers that the Fairy of Fortune enchanted so that they would fulfill every human wish and thus bring people happiness. The filmmakers humorously transferred the plot from Copenhagen to old Prague.Prípad pre obhajcu
6
Overview:
A psychological drama from the judiciary. Lawyer Kolár handles the case of the rape and murder of a fourteen-year-old girl and tries to remove the fifteen-year-old boy from suspicion and subsequent conviction based on discrepancies in the case file.Slnko vychádza nad Prašivou
NYR
Overview:
A television film from the period of World War II, whose hero is Ondrej, living alone in his widow's house. The war has not yet touched him, he has only heard about it from people. One day, however, he learns that the Slovak National Uprising has broken out. Old Ondrej also begins to think about how to help the partisans in their difficult fight. He sets off on a journey to Prašiva with his only horse and a long-hidden rifle to give them to the partisans. The journey is long and Ondrej meets various people on it. By the time he reaches Prašiva, the destination of his journey, he realizes where his place is. And although he is not only at the end of his journey following the partisans, but also at the end of his life, his last words become the confession of a simple man who has realized on whose side truth and justice are.The Man Who Lies
6.7
Overview:
A man may or may not have betrayed a resistance fighter during World War II. He has supposedly been shot down by the Nazis and wanders into town. Mourning the death of an unseen comrade, he is taken in by the family of the dead rebel. He engages in a superfluous affair and witnesses the lesbian relationship between the man's sister and a female servant. When passions subside, the family has doubts about the reliability of the man's story.Rosnička
NYR
Overview:
The security forces, loyal to the people, uncover the conspiracy. At the center of the intrigue is an average actor who suddenly becomes dizzy from unexpected praise. It takes the young man a long time to wake up from his dreams, to understand how he has been abused.Hody
8
Overview:
One of the annual gatherings of the Nádašskov family turns into a confrontation between different attitudes to life and generational views. The son-in-law tries to convince every member of the large family of the advantages of selling the old family home.One Silver Piece
1
Overview:
It is summer 1944. The war is far away from Slovak mountains for the time being. The head of forest management Borodác brings a new employee to complete the eight woodcutters work team of Czechs, Slovaks and one Pole - the young guy is Martin Uher, a former clerk form Prague. The eight tough men do not trust the newcomer at first, but as time is passing, they got used to him. After some time, Martin gets next to Julika, a young wife of the gamekeeper Tkác (Vlado Müller) and they begin to go out secretly. The gamekeeper knows that Martin had promised to cooperate with German Gestapo, after he had experienced a hard interrogation. In avoiding to be a grass, Martin leaves Prague to hide in Slovak mountains. Tkác wants Martin to inform on his colleagues who hide guns in the forest to ready to use them against Nazis.Uzlíky nádeje
NYR
Overview:
Social ballad. Three short stories – "Uzlík tepla", "Chlapec a pánboh" and "Rubári" – depict three different human stories, the common denominator of which is suffering and existential threat.Acting
TBAHu - hu bratia as Unknown
2000Obeť as Unknown
1995Poslední přesun as Unknown
1992Pavilón číslo 6 as Unknown
1992Vymyslení ľudia as Unknown
1991Koleso osudu as Unknown
1991Lorenzaccio as Unknown
1991Amonina pomsta as Unknown
1990Fuente ovejuna as Alonso
1989Staroružová dráma as Unknown
1989Muž, ktorý skorumpoval Hadleyburg as Unknown
1989Letiace tiene as Unknown
1988Hody as Gabrielin otec
1988Narozeniny režiséra Z. K. as Unknown
1988Dirigent as Unknown
1988Exemplárny prípad as Unknown
1987The Galoshes of Happiness as Unknown
1987Gottšalk as Unknown
1987Sudca vo vlastnej pasci as Unknown
1987Tá tajovská voda mútna (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1986Caught by Night as Unknown
1986To je váš prípad, Šetaffy. (1 Episode) as Unknown
1985Štvrtá hlava draka as Unknown
1985Hlupákovo šťastie as Unknown
1985Marka Nalezenka as Unknown
1985Ako dve hrdličky as Unknown
1985Konečne bude mier! as Unknown
1985Hĺbkový rekord (3 Episodes) as Kozák
1985Sršne v úli (5 Episodes) as Unknown
1984Povstalecká história (6 Episodes) as Matej Laciak
1984Sweet Troubles as Unknown
1984Reťazenie (3 Episodes) as Valenta
1984Man Is Not Desirable as Unknown
1984The Physician of a Dying Time (3 Episodes) as Ostrštok (voice)
1984Umenie komédie as Unknown
1984Ťažký deň strigônika Ďura as Uncle
1984Vzbúrené mesto (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1983V službách zákona (1 Episode) as Unknown
1983Pavilón šeliem as Unknown
1982Chlapec a husle as Unknown
1982Pražská terčovnica as Unknown
1982Cukor as Unknown
1982Rozprávky pätnástich sestier (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1981Fénix as Unknown
1981Prípad Evy Burdovej as Unknown
1981Hlúpa rozprávka as Unknown
1981Syn človeka as Unknown
1981Na baňu klopajú (4 Episodes) as Unknown
1981Šiel tovariš svetom (1 Episode) as Unknown
1980Revenge as Unknown
1980Julek as Unknown
1980Hordubal as Unknown
1980Dnes platí regulačný stupeň č. 6 as Unknown
1980Karate-gi as Unknown
1980Najatý klaun as Unknown
1980Svadba bez nevesty (4 Episodes) as Unknown
1980Moje kone vrané (4 Episodes) as Unknown
1979Rosnička as Unknown
1979Blízke diaľavy as Unknown
1979Chobotnica as Dyk
1979Pustý dvor as Unknown
1979Ve znamení Merkura (1 Episode) as Unknown
1979Uzlíky nádeje as Unknown
1979Smrť chodí po horách as Unknown
1979Moment kritického zaťaženia as Unknown
1979Útek zo zlatej krajiny (2 Episodes) as Carmac
1979Dobrí ľudia ešte žijú (1 Episode) as Unknown
1978Lvi salónů as Unknown
1978Súkromná vojna as Unknown
1978The Lawyer as Unknown
1978Nie as Unknown
1978Príbelská vzbura Janka Kráľa as Unknown
1977Second Love as Veghegyi
1977Odsúdenie Paganiniho as Unknown
1977Chlapi as Unknown
1977Slnko vychádza nad Prašivou as Unknown
1977Škola klebiet as Unknown
1977Americká tragédia (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1977Sen o Krištofovi Kolumbusovi as Unknown
1977Zelená košeľa as Unknown
1977Jedenáste prikázanie (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1977Louis Pasteur (1 Episode) as Unknown
1976Sváko Ragan (1 Episode) as Unknown
1976Dni Turbinovcov as Unknown
1976Tereza as Unknown
1976One Silver Piece as Gabor
1976Pacho, the Brigand of Hybe as Mišo
1976Stroskotanie Danubia as Unknown
1976My sme malí muzikanti (1 Episode) as (uncredited)
1975Strieborný prach as Unknown
1975Studené podnebie as Unknown
1975Případ mrtvého muže as Unknown
1974Do zbrane, kuruci as Unknown
1974Deň, ktorý neumrie as Unknown
1974People from the Subway as Unknown
1974Veľké pokušenie as Unknown
1974Prípad krásnej nerestnice as Unknown
1974Skrytý prameň as Unknown
1974Siroty as (voice)
1973The Legend of the Silver Fir as Lojzek Hojger
1973Maple and Juliana as Soldier
1973Dvě věci pro život as Unknown
1973Letokruhy as Unknown
1972Red Wine (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1972Mŕtve oči as Unknown
1972Eagle Feather as Unknown
1972And Give My Love to the Swallows as Father
1972Bakaláři (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1972Anglická blcha v cárskom Rusku as Unknown
1972Igor a výmyselníci as Unknown
1971Hľadači svetla as Unknown
1971Kráľ sa zabáva as Unknown
1971Zlozor as Unknown
1971Adrift as Jánoš Gabay (voice)
1971Čarodejný nápoj as Unknown
1970The Copper Tower as Prasivec
1970Bašta (1 Episode) as Unknown
1970Judgement as Unknown
1970Prípad jasnovidca Hanussena (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1969Generácia (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1969Stopy na Sitne as Hübschmann (voice)
1969Symetrála as Unknown
1969Portrét Doriana Graya (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1968The Deserter and the Nomads as Bergman (segment "Zbehovia") (voice)
1968Niet inej cesty as Unknown
1968The Man Who Lies as Vladimir
1968Smrť Márie Jankovskej as Unknown
1968The Ballad of Seven Hanged Men as Commander of executions
1967The Pickpockets as Unknown
1967Romance for Bugle as Unknown
1966Master Executioner as Unknown
1966Saint Elizabeth Square as Ján Flórik
1966Na brehu priezračnej rieky as Unknown
1965Kubo as Unknown
1965The Dead Don't Sing as Unknown
1964Prípad pre obhajcu as Unknown
1964Kto si bez viny... as Unknown
1964Lucie as Unknown
1964Marína Havranová as Unknown
1964Šesť postáv hľadá autora as Unknown
1964Mŕtvi nespievajú (1 Episode) as Unknown
1964Sám vojak v poli (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1962Tam za lesem as Unknown
1962White Clouds as Unknown
1962Brothers as Unknown
1962Pokorené rieky as Korba (voice)
1961The Song of the Grey Pigeon as Unknown
1960Interrupted Song as Unknown
1960Skaly a ľudia as Unknown
1960Smrť sa volá Engelchen as Unknown
1959Kapitán Dabač as Unknown
1959V hodine dvanástej as Officer
1958Štyridsaťštyri as Matej Frujak
1957The Devil Does Not Sleep as Unknown
1956Mišo sebepán as Unknown
1955The Wooden Village as Unknown