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Branch aka ('''Expozitura''') is a 2009 Czech TV crime series based on true events.  The various episodes were filmed at the real locations of the crimes of the infamous Berdych gang, which was operational between 1996 and 2004.  The real life Berdych gang specialized in robberies, assaults, extortion and murder, usually with impunity, due to their connections with corrupt local police. Many times the gang itself impersonated police and SWAT units in order to perpetrate their crimes.   
 
Branch aka ('''Expozitura''') is a 2009 Czech TV crime series based on true events.  The various episodes were filmed at the real locations of the crimes of the infamous Berdych gang, which was operational between 1996 and 2004.  The real life Berdych gang specialized in robberies, assaults, extortion and murder, usually with impunity, due to their connections with corrupt local police. Many times the gang itself impersonated police and SWAT units in order to perpetrate their crimes.   
  
In some episodes, the show dealt with specific cases, but the overall arc of the show focused on incorruptible police detective Tereza Hodačová ([[Hana Vagnerová]]), who is newly assigned to the “Unit for Combating Organized Crime (OBOZ) and her partner Captain Dan Chládek ([[Robert Jasków]]).  These two characters are apparently representing the real life police majors, Helen Kahn and Thomas Gregor.  The two protagonists find opposition not only from their underworld opponents like Mob boss Arnold Mráz ([[David Prachar]]) or gangster Drobecek ([[Martin Sitta]]), but also their own own corrupt police colleagues Vladimír Orava ([[Pavel Zednícek]]) and Ota Kovčín ([[Jan Dolanský]]).  
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In some episodes, the show dealt with specific cases, but the overall arc of the show focused on incorruptible police detective Tereza Hodačová ([[Hana Vagnerová]]), who is newly assigned to the “Unit for Combating Organized Crime (OBOZ) and her partner Captain Dan Chládek ([[Robert Jasków]]).  These two characters are apparently representing the real life police majors, Helen Kahn and Thomas Gregor.  The two protagonists find opposition not only from their underworld opponents like Mob boss Arnold Mráz ([[David Prachar]]) or gangster Drobeček ([[Martin Sitta]]), but also their own own corrupt police colleagues Vladimír Orava ([[Pavel Zednícek]]) and Ota Kovčín ([[Jan Dolanský]]).  
  
 
The protagonists efforts create a lot of unease not only amongst the Gang and other underworld characters, but amongst the corrupt leaders within their own government and law enforcement units.  The real life police heroes took down the Berdych gang in 2004 and their trial in 2006 netted the group varied sentences from 8 to 17 years in prison.
 
The protagonists efforts create a lot of unease not only amongst the Gang and other underworld characters, but amongst the corrupt leaders within their own government and law enforcement units.  The real life police heroes took down the Berdych gang in 2004 and their trial in 2006 netted the group varied sentences from 8 to 17 years in prison.
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[[Image:RJ-Glock17-E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dan Chládek ([[Robert Jasków]]) aims his Glock 17 pistol.]]
 
[[Image:RJ-Glock17-E.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dan Chládek ([[Robert Jasków]]) aims his Glock 17 pistol.]]
 
[[Image:Pavel Zednícek-Glock17.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Vladimír Orava (Pavel Zednícek) holds a pistol in his hand.]]
 
[[Image:Pavel Zednícek-Glock17.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Vladimír Orava (Pavel Zednícek) holds a pistol in his hand.]]
[[Image:Martin Sitta-Glock 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drobecek (Martin Sitta) disarmed Tereza of her pistol.]]
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[[Image:Martin Sitta-Glock 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Drobeček (Martin Sitta) disarmed Tereza of her pistol.]]
 
[[Image:Jakub Gottwald-Glock17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Erik (Jakub Gottwald) tries to shot mobsters boss Hemský.]]
 
[[Image:Jakub Gottwald-Glock17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Erik (Jakub Gottwald) tries to shot mobsters boss Hemský.]]
 
[[Image:Policeman-Glock17-E.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|The police officer holding his Glock 17 pistol.]]
 
[[Image:Policeman-Glock17-E.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|The police officer holding his Glock 17 pistol.]]

Revision as of 07:04, 3 July 2012


Branch (Expozitura)
Expozitura-DVD cover.jpg
Country CZE.jpg Czech Republic
Language Czech
Channel Nova
Creator TV Nova
Genre Crime
Broadcast 2009
No. of Seasons 1
No. of Episodes 16
Main Cast
Character Actor
Tereza Hodačová Jana Vagnerová
Dan Chládek Robert Jasków
Ota Kofčín Jan Dolanský
Vladimír Orava Pavel Zednícek
Drobeček Martin Sitta
Arnold Mráz David Prachar
Jaroslav Brousil Jan Novotný
Luboš Michal Slaný
Hemský Michal Dlouhý
Zuzana Chládková Sabina Králová



Branch aka (Expozitura) is a 2009 Czech TV crime series based on true events. The various episodes were filmed at the real locations of the crimes of the infamous Berdych gang, which was operational between 1996 and 2004. The real life Berdych gang specialized in robberies, assaults, extortion and murder, usually with impunity, due to their connections with corrupt local police. Many times the gang itself impersonated police and SWAT units in order to perpetrate their crimes.

In some episodes, the show dealt with specific cases, but the overall arc of the show focused on incorruptible police detective Tereza Hodačová (Hana Vagnerová), who is newly assigned to the “Unit for Combating Organized Crime (OBOZ) and her partner Captain Dan Chládek (Robert Jasków). These two characters are apparently representing the real life police majors, Helen Kahn and Thomas Gregor. The two protagonists find opposition not only from their underworld opponents like Mob boss Arnold Mráz (David Prachar) or gangster Drobeček (Martin Sitta), but also their own own corrupt police colleagues Vladimír Orava (Pavel Zednícek) and Ota Kovčín (Jan Dolanský).

The protagonists efforts create a lot of unease not only amongst the Gang and other underworld characters, but amongst the corrupt leaders within their own government and law enforcement units. The real life police heroes took down the Berdych gang in 2004 and their trial in 2006 netted the group varied sentences from 8 to 17 years in prison.


The following weapons can be seen in the TV series Branch:



Glock 17

Glock 17 is the service weapon of Czech Police in the series.

3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm. Note the finger grooves, thumb reliefs, and accessory rail on the frame, which differentiate it from the older model.
File:HV-Glock17-E8.jpg
Tereza Hodačová (Hana Vagnerová) fires her Glock 17 at the hitman.
Dan Chládek (Robert Jasków) aims his Glock 17 pistol.
File:Pavel Zednícek-Glock17.jpg
Vladimír Orava (Pavel Zednícek) holds a pistol in his hand.
Drobeček (Martin Sitta) disarmed Tereza of her pistol.
Erik (Jakub Gottwald) tries to shot mobsters boss Hemský.
The police officer holding his Glock 17 pistol.

CZ 75BD

A CZ 75BD is used by a lawyer (Alice Snyrichová) in the third episode.

CZ 75B - 9x19mm
AS-gun-E3.jpg

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
File:Jan Dolanský-Beretta92.jpg
Ota Kovčín (Jan Dolanský) firing her Beretta 92FS.
A Gangster held at gunpoint by Captain Dan.

"Pre-B" Cz 75

CZ 75 "Pre-B" Model - 9x19mm
File:Michal Slaný-CZ75preB.jpg
Luboš (Michal Slaný), an attorney and Tereza's ex-boyfriend, carries a "Pre-B" CZ 75.

CZ 83

CZ 83 .32 ACP
File:Jirí Korn-CZ-83.jpg
The killer (Jirí Korn) in the 5th episode uses the CZ 83 pistol.
The laboratory technician examines a gun, which was executed by smuggler of cigars in the 12th episode. Found a fingerprints of kpt. Kovčín.

CZ 100

The hitman Pavel Tapák (Radek Zák) uses a pistol CZ 100 in 8th episode.

CZ 100 pistol - 9x19mm
Hitman-CZ-100-detail.jpg

Taurus Model 689

Taurus Model 689 Stainless Steel 357 Magnum Revolver.
Boss Arnold Mráz (David Prachar) has to commit "suicide" by his Taurus Model 689 revolver.

Unidentified revolver

File:Jan Dolanský-revolver.jpg
Ota Kovčín (Jan Dolanský) fired on kpt. Chládek with his reserve hidden revolver.

Heckler & Koch MP5

A special police unit is equipped with Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with early "slimline" handguard - 9x19mm
CZpolicemen-H&K-E.jpg
Policeman-HK-E8.jpg

SVD Dragunov

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R
A police sniper uses an SVD Dragunov sniper rifle in 3rd episode.

Unidentified sniper rifle

The hitman in 5th episode (Jirí Korn) used a unidentified sniper rifle with a silencer.

JK-sniper rifle-E.jpg

FIM-92A Stinger

The assassins tried to remove the boss Mráz by using the FIM-92A Stinger missiles.

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FIM-92A Stinger - 70 mm
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Hitman-bazooka-E.jpg

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