The Stand In (1997)
Poverty was one of the many unfortunate aspects of Cimrman's life. His traveling theater company, Lipany, suffered from high actor turnover. If an actor's departure was agreed upon well in advance, the situation could be managed. However, if it happened with shouting and slamming doors, often just a few hours before the performance, the troupe and its director experienced some tense moments. Such experiences form the backdrop to the play. Lovers of the work of this unrecognized Czech artist are now able to access testimony from this area of the master's life, in which his destiny was most fulfilled—the theater.
Director: Ladislav Smoljak
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 12, 1997
Cast
- Jan Kašpar - Principál
- Zdeněk Svěrák - Vavroch
- Bořivoj Penc - Physician Vypich
- Petr Brukner - Vlasta
- Marek Šimon - Bárta
- Miloň Čepelka - Sergeant major Vogeltanz
Screenplay
Production: Česká televize, Originální Videojournal
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Keywords
theater play
More Films by Director: Ladislav Smoljak
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stand In about?
- Poverty was one of the many unfortunate aspects of Cimrman's life. His traveling theater company, Lipany, suffered from high actor turnover. If an actor's departure was agreed upon well in advance, the situation could be managed. However, if it happened with shouting and slamming doors, often just a few hours before the performance, the troupe and its director experienced some tense moments. Such experiences form the backdrop to the play. Lovers of the work of this unrecognized Czech artist are now able to access testimony from this area of the master's life, in which his destiny was most fulfilled—the theater.
- Who directed The Stand In?
- The Stand In was directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
- Who stars in The Stand In?
- The Stand In stars Jan Kašpar, Zdeněk Svěrák, Bořivoj Penc, Petr Brukner, Marek Šimon, Miloň Čepelka.
- How long is The Stand In?
- The Stand In has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Stand In?
- The Stand In is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Stand In produced?
- The Stand In was produced in Czech Republic.