Directed by:
Zdeněk Podskalský st.Screenplay:
Vratislav BlažekCinematography:
František ValertCast:
Jiří Sovák, Vlastimil Brodský, Jan Libíček, Jiřina Bohdalová, Jiřina Jirásková, Iva Janžurová, Jiřina Šejbalová, Oldřich Nový, Ilja Prachař, Vladimír Menšík (more)Plots(1)
Three country plasterers are living in Prague while they renovate façades. In order to probe the mysteries of urban nightlife and not come off as naïve yokels, they buy proper suits and get training in the social niceties. At the swish Diplomat Grill, the trio meet three elegant beauties. Unbeknownst to them, the girls are also pretending to be members of the elite in order to fleece the three masons, whom they mistake for their betters.... One of the best domestic comedies of the period, the film was co-created by director Zdeněk Podskalský and screenwriter Vratislav Blažek. The casting of the film boosted the appeal of this seemingly easy-going gloss on the moral decay of socialist society (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(more)Reviews (7)
A Czech plasterer vs Czech whore in the realities of Czechoslovakia. It's a nice idea. The eccentricity from the period reality and the musical inserts create a truly Dadaist collage. Yet if it weren't for the emeritus Oldřich Nový and Jiřina Šejbalová, who fell in love with Menšík's humor ex-post behind the scenes, I wouldn't appreciate the retro flicks about the First Republic.
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The best Czech comedy of all time. Unlike most of the others, it just doesn't get boring and its catchphrase richness is perhaps inexhaustible (I saw the film for the sixth time and kept finding new and new spiritual gems).
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"Don't make a fool of yourself." - "What kind of fool? I'll punch him in the face and it'll be over." A distinguished cast and several performances that still take your breath away (Jiří Sovák and Vlastimil Brodský are unforgettable) in a very well-made, mostly conversational and partially situational comedy, which unfortunately suffers greatly from the forcefully inserted songs.
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The highlight of Zdeněk Podskalský's work and one of the best Czech comedies ever. A brilliant satire on the plebeian conditions in the country, relying on exceptional casting, a daring screenplay that would not have passed a year later, quality music, and experienced, talented direction. This led to a unique film full of absurd situations, sarcastic remarks, and, in the best sense of the word, folk humor. Despite its tantalizing subject, the dialogue never descends into cheap vulgarity. This film is an honestly and elegantly made comedy for the broadest audience. Alongside the top actors of the comedy industry at the time, the film also provided the last major film role to the venerable veteran of Czech comedy, Oldřich Nový, who had limited media exposure at the time. Overall impression: 95%.
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One of the best Czech comedies ever made. Six legendary actors sharing their wisdom about architecture and art, plus great situational humour, a flawless script and Vladimír Menšík in a perfect supporting role – nothing but royal and undying fun can come out of it. 100%
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I enjoyed this conversational comedy even after years. The script was brutally simple, but its execution was great. The cast was stellar and the conversation in which the participants were able to connect six different topics completely blew my mind. I would have done without all the singing and dancing, but not even that could deter me from giving five stars.
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Towards the end, I felt the comedy lost a bit of steam, but not to the extent that it ceased to be great. As rednecks, however, they all seemed funnier, and Sovák in particular is incredibly funny. All three main male characters are excellently portrayed, and Oldřich Nový contrasts them brilliantly in his final film role. A great comedy that never gets old.
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