The Apple Game
Hra o jablko
Synopsis
Sarcastic comedy about the Czechoslovakia of the seventies. A young gynaecologist can't figure out whether to get serious with a young nurse or to stay casual with his married lover. Things get complicated when both women don't want to play his game anymore.
Top Cast
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Dagmar Bláhová
Anna Šímová
Jiří Menzel
MUDr. Josef John
Jiří Kodet
MUDr. ArnoŠt Rýdl
Evelyna Steimarová
Marta Rýdlová
Nina Popelíková
John's mother
Bohuš Záhorský
Professor
Jiří Lábus
Pavel Šíma
Kateřina Burianová
Doctor
Jana Synková
Laboratory
Jitka Novákova
Singer
Nina Divíšková
Pregnant woman
Petr Nárožný
Husband of pregnant woman
Miroslav Kořínek
Pianist
Vladimír Hrabánek
Taxi driver
Tereza Kučerová
Marta's daughter
Štěpán Kučera
Marta's son
Věra Uzelacová
Typist
Jitka Cerhová
Hana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Paris Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Věra Chytilová
- Screenplay & Story
- Věra Chytilová, Kristina Vlachová
- Original Score
- Miroslav Kořínek
- Original Title
- Hra o jablko
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Krátký film Praha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Věra Chytilová
Věra Chytilová, Kristina Vlachová, Jan Schmid
Miroslav Kořínek
František Vlček
Alois Fišárek
Department Leadership Roster
Věra Chytilová
Director
František Vlček
Director of Photography
Alois Fišárek
Editor
Věra Chytilová
Screenplay
Irena Greifová
Costume Design
Vladimír Labský
Production Design
Miroslav Kořínek
Original Music Composer
Kristina Vlachová
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apple Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apple Game about?
Sarcastic comedy about the Czechoslovakia of the seventies. A young gynaecologist can't figure out whether to get serious with a young nurse or to stay casual with his married lover. Things get complicated when both women don't want to play his game anymore.
Who directed The Apple Game?
The Apple Game was directed by Věra Chytilová.
Who stars in The Apple Game?
The principal cast of The Apple Game includes Dagmar Bláhová, Jiří Menzel, Jiří Kodet, Evelyna Steimarová, Nina Popelíková.
When was The Apple Game released and how long is it?
The Apple Game was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apple Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apple Game was composed by Miroslav Kořínek.