| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 131 |
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The Classic collection |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 131.
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Classic collection (Chicago, Ill.)
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| Note |
Based on the novel by Bohumil Hrabal. |
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Originally produced as motion picture in 1966. |
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Special features: U.S. theatrical trailer. |
| Credits |
Photography, Jaromír Šofr ; editor, Jiřini Lukesová ; music, Jiří Šust. |
| Cast |
Vaclav Neckar, Jitka Bendova, Vladimir Valenta. |
| Summary |
Comedy-drama about a young trainmaster employed in a tiny station during World War II. He becomes involved in a plot to blow up a German ammunition train, but when the plan backfires, he is forced to commit the ultimate act of courage. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD ; Dolby digital mono. |
| Language |
In Czech with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Hrabal, Bohumil, 1914-1997 -- Film and video adaptations.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Czechoslovakia -- Drama.
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Railroads -- Czechoslovakia -- Employees -- Drama.
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Czechoslovakia -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Motion pictures, Czechoslovakian.
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Comedy films
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| Added Author |
Menzel, Jiří Director. Screenwriter.
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Oves, Zdeněk
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Hrabal, Bohumil, 1914-1997 Screenwriter.
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Nývlt, Václav, 1930-1999
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Neckář, Václav, 1943- Actor.
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Bendová, Jitka Actor.
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Valenta, Vladimír, ing. Actor.
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Hrabal, Bohumil, 1914-1997
Ostře sledované vlaky.
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Janus Films
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Československý filmový ústav
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Ústřední půjčovna filmů (Prague, Czech Republic)
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Filmové studio Barrandov.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
English title on container: Closely watched trains |
| ISBN |
0780024567 |
| Standard No. |
037429161524 |
| Music No. |
CLO100 Criterion Collection |
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