Johnny Púčik and His Career (1983)
The TV adaptation of Ivan Stodola's satirical theatre comedy tells the story of a shy charity official who is looking forward to a definitive life with a charming colleague. One day, however, in return for a promised favor, he confesses to the embezzlement of three thousand crowns, which his womanizing boss "borrowed" from the treasury. When forty thousand disappears from his table, Jožko Púčik is automatically considered a thief and ends up in custody. The man passively accepts his fate because he believes in justice. Moreover, charitable associations begin to get ahead of themselves in paying support for him and his poor sister. However, the existing accusations are also added to the accusation of murdering the janitor. Jožko has a lot to do to convince the investigating judge that he is an honest man. However, as it turns out, this is the worst thing Púčik could have done...
Cast
- Milan Lasica - Jožko Púčik
- Zora Kolínská - Pokorná
- Martin Huba - Rohatý
- Kamila Magálová - Vierka
- Božidara Turzonovová - Predsedníčka
- Eva Krížiková - Kačičková
- Július Satinský - Vyšetrujúci sudca
- Igor Čillík - Policajný komisár
- František Dibarbora - Dr. Goldfinger
- Stano Dančiak - Dr. Pick
Screenplay
- Ivan Stodola (Theatre Play)
- Milan Lasica (Adaptation)
Keywords
based on play or musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny Púčik and His Career about?
- The TV adaptation of Ivan Stodola's satirical theatre comedy tells the story of a shy charity official who is looking forward to a definitive life with a charming colleague. One day, however, in return for a promised favor, he confesses to the embezzlement of three thousand crowns, which his womanizing boss "borrowed" from the treasury. When forty thousand disappears from his table, Jožko Púčik is automatically considered a thief and ends up in custody. The man passively accepts his fate because he believes in justice. Moreover, charitable associations begin to get ahead of themselves in paying support for him and his poor sister. However, the existing accusations are also added to the accusation of murdering the janitor. Jožko has a lot to do to convince the investigating judge that he is an honest man. However, as it turns out, this is the worst thing Púčik could have done...
- Who directed Johnny Púčik and His Career?
- Johnny Púčik and His Career was directed by Peter Opálený.
- Who stars in Johnny Púčik and His Career?
- Johnny Púčik and His Career stars Milan Lasica, Zora Kolínská, Martin Huba, Kamila Magálová, Božidara Turzonovová, Eva Krížiková.
- How long is Johnny Púčik and His Career?
- Johnny Púčik and His Career has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny Púčik and His Career?
- Johnny Púčik and His Career is a Comedy film.
- Where was Johnny Púčik and His Career produced?
- Johnny Púčik and His Career was produced in Czechoslovakia.