Chaplain Probus — The Devil's Trap Character Profile

About Chaplain Probus

A fanatical priest invited to investigate the miller. He fails to turn the locals against him and partners with the Regent in a capture attempt that triggers a fatal landslide.

Chaplain Probus — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Miroslav Macháček

Appears in

The Devil's Trap (1962)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Chaplain Probus — Professional Subordinate — Bishop Dittrichstejn (Bedřich Karen)

  Religious hierarchy, priest under bishop

• Chaplain Probus — Conflict Adversary — The Burnt Miller (Vítězslav Vejražka)

  Science vs. religion conflict

• Chaplain Probus — Alliance Authority Partner — Regent of Valec (Čestmír Řanda)

  Both hold positions of authority

• Chaplain Probus — Conflict Antagonist — The Miller's Son Jan (Vít Olmer)

  Religious opposition to scientific pursuits

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• The Burnt Miller (Vítězslav Vejražka)
• Regent of Valec (Čestmír Řanda)
• Filip the Hunter (Vlastimil Hašek)
• The Miller's Son Jan (Vít Olmer)
• Martina (Karla Chadimová)
• Bishop Dittrichstejn (Bedřich Karen)
• Sheep Shepherd (František Kovářík)
• Foreman in the Field (Josef Hlinomaz)
• Jakub (Jaroslav Moučka)