Oil Gobblers
Ropáci
Synopsis
A zoologist and a biochemist go out into an oilfield with a cameraman and filmmaker to observe and study the elusive oil gobblers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Short Film Festival Oberhausen
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Svěrák
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Svěrák
- Original Score
- Vendula Kašpárková
- Original Title
- Ropáci
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- FAMU, Krátký film Praha – Studio Jiřího Trnky
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Svěrák
Jan Svěrák
Vendula Kašpárková
Ladislav Štěpán
Jan Sládek
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Svěrák
Director
Jan Svěrák
Writer
Ladislav Štěpán
Director of Photography
Jan Sládek
Editor
Vendula Kašpárková
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Oil Gobblers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Gobblers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oil Gobblers about?
A zoologist and a biochemist go out into an oilfield with a cameraman and filmmaker to observe and study the elusive oil gobblers.
Who directed Oil Gobblers?
Oil Gobblers was directed by Jan Svěrák.
Who stars in Oil Gobblers?
The principal cast of Oil Gobblers includes Lubomír Beneš, Jiří Němec, Ivo Kašpar, Jan Rokyta, Emil Nedbal.
When was Oil Gobblers released and how long is it?
Oil Gobblers was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Oil Gobblers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oil Gobblers was composed by Vendula Kašpárková.