The End of Old Times
Konec starých časů
Synopsis
Czechoslovakia 1918. The newly formed National Assembly has made Stoklasa the administrator of the Kratochvile Castle. Although with no aristocratic background, he is a man of fortune and is trying to buy the castle. To impress his neighbors and the local politicians he invites them to a great hunting party. Uninvited comes a man who claims to be Duke Alexej. Stoklasa believes him to be a hustler. This hustler, however, manages to charm all the women before he leaves.
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Josef Abrhám
Prince Alexej
Marián Labuda
Stoklasa
Jaromír Hanzlík
Spera
Rudolf Hrušínský
Jakub Lhota
Jan Hartl
Pustina
Jan Hrušínský
Jan Lhota
Jiří Adamíra
Majordomo
Josef Somr
Charousek
Chantal Poullain
Susanne
Alice Šnirychová-Dvořáková
Ellen
Barbora Leichnerová
Michaela
Tereza Chudobová
Kitty
Ljuba Krbová
Cornelie
Jan Novák
Marcel
Stella Zázvorková
Františka the Chef
František Řehák
Rychtera
Pavel Zvarič
Váňa
Rudolf Hrušínský
Emilek
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Menzel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Blažek, Jiří Menzel
- Original Score
- Jiří Šust
- Original Title
- Konec starých časů
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Menzel
Jiří Blažek, Jiří Menzel, Vladislav Vančura
Jiří Šust
Jaromír Šofr
Jiří Brožek
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Menzel
Director
Marie Franková
Costume Design
Jiří Brožek
Editor
Zbyněk Hloch
Production Design
Jiří Šust
Original Music Composer
Jaromír Šofr
Director of Photography
Jiří Blažek
Screenplay
Jiří Menzel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of Old Times
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What is The End of Old Times about?
Czechoslovakia 1918. The newly formed National Assembly has made Stoklasa the administrator of the Kratochvile Castle. Although with no aristocratic background, he is a man of fortune and is trying to buy the castle. To impress his neighbors and the local politicians he invites them to a great hunting party. Uninvited comes a man who claims to be Duke Alexej. Stoklasa believes him to be a hustler. This hustler, however, manages to charm all the women before he leaves.
Who directed The End of Old Times?
The End of Old Times was directed by Jiří Menzel.
Who stars in The End of Old Times?
The principal cast of The End of Old Times includes Josef Abrhám, Marián Labuda, Jaromír Hanzlík, Rudolf Hrušínský, Jan Hartl.
When was The End of Old Times released and how long is it?
The End of Old Times was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of Old Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of Old Times was composed by Jiří Šust.
Is The End of Old Times based on a book or true story?
The End of Old Times is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vladislav Vančura".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End of Old Times?
The End of Old Times holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).