A Ridiculous Gentleman
Směšný pán
Synopsis
When a noted professor receives a new treatment for his heart ailment, his outlook on life changes. Despite doctor's orders, he is determined to live out his final days on his own terms and fulfill his fantasies. He saves the life of a young woman who tries to kill herself after his recovery from heart surgery in this symbolic story of a man trying to determine his own fate in his last days alive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Kachyňa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
- Original Score
- Zdeněk Liška
- Original Title
- Směšný pán
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Kachyňa
Jan Procházka, Karel Kachyňa
Zdeněk Liška
Josef Pávek
Miroslav Hájek
Erich Švabík
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Pávek
Director of Photography
Jan Procházka
Screenplay
Karel Kachyňa
Screenplay
Oldřich Okáč
Production Design
Miroslav Hájek
Editor
Irena Greifová
Costume Design
Zdeněk Liška
Original Music Composer
Karel Kachyňa
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Ridiculous Gentleman
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What is A Ridiculous Gentleman about?
When a noted professor receives a new treatment for his heart ailment, his outlook on life changes. Despite doctor's orders, he is determined to live out his final days on his own terms and fulfill his fantasies. He saves the life of a young woman who tries to kill herself after his recovery from heart surgery in this symbolic story of a man trying to determine his own fate in his last days alive.
Who directed A Ridiculous Gentleman?
A Ridiculous Gentleman was directed by Karel Kachyňa.
Who stars in A Ridiculous Gentleman?
The principal cast of A Ridiculous Gentleman includes Vladimír Šmeral, Zdeněk Kryzánek, Jiří Adamíra, Josef Patočka, Dana Klichová.
When was A Ridiculous Gentleman released and how long is it?
A Ridiculous Gentleman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for A Ridiculous Gentleman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Ridiculous Gentleman was composed by Zdeněk Liška.