The Hit
Trhák
Synopsis
Mr Jiš managed to give his first script at Barrandov. Already in the preparatory phase, he discovers with horror that the filmmakers have completely bypassed his intention - instead of a probe into the life of a contemporary village, they are preparing a spectacular musical show, which they are convinced will be a hit with the audience. The very first shots speak volumes. An elegiac arrives in the village of Lipovec and is greeted with singing and dancing by all the local officials and ordinary citizens, as this coveted expert is to help them increase their hectare yields with his progressive methods. The filming continues in a similar vein, and the newly minted screenwriter can't help but wonder...
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Hana Zagorová
Eliska, Teacher
Josef Abrhám
pyrotechnik Jaroslav Ticháček
Juraj Kukura
Lenský
Waldemar Matuška
Kalina, Ranger
Ladislava Kozderková
pošťačka Zuzka
Ladislav Smoljak
Kohoutek, Director
Zdeněk Svěrák
scénárista Jíša
Petr Čepek
Šus, Producer
Jiřina Jirásková
skriptka
Bedřich Prokoš
dramaturg
Radka Fidlerová
Dagmar Patrasová
klapka
Ivan Šlapeta
Ludmila Roubíková
Lukešová
Zdeněk Řehoř
Lukeš
Petr Spálený
Rambousek, MNV leader
Olga Blechová
Kalinova dcera
Milan Drobný
nápadník Kalinovy dcery
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zdeněk Podskalský
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
- Original Score
- Vítězslav Hádl
- Original Title
- Trhák
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zdeněk Podskalský
Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
Vítězslav Hádl
Ivan Šlapeta
Petr Sitár
Department Leadership Roster
Zdeněk Podskalský
Director
Ladislav Smoljak
Screenplay
Zdeněk Svěrák
Screenplay
Ivan Šlapeta
Director of Photography
Vítězslav Hádl
Original Music Composer
Boris Moravec
Production Design
Irena Greifová
Costume Design
Petr Sitár
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What is The Hit about?
Mr Jiš managed to give his first script at Barrandov. Already in the preparatory phase, he discovers with horror that the filmmakers have completely bypassed his intention - instead of a probe into the life of a contemporary village, they are preparing a spectacular musical show, which they are convinced will be a hit with the audience. The very first shots speak volumes. An elegiac arrives in the village of Lipovec and is greeted with singing and dancing by all the local officials and ordinary citizens, as this coveted expert is to help them increase their hectare yields with his progressive methods. The filming continues in a similar vein, and the newly minted screenwriter can't help but wonder...
Who directed The Hit?
The Hit was directed by Zdeněk Podskalský.
Who stars in The Hit?
The principal cast of The Hit includes Hana Zagorová, Josef Abrhám, Juraj Kukura, Waldemar Matuška, Ladislava Kozderková.
When was The Hit released and how long is it?
The Hit was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hit was composed by Vítězslav Hádl.