Švejk On The Front (1926)

Lieutenant Lukáš was transferred to the marching battalion in České Budějovice together with Švejko. On the way, Švejk makes Lukáš uncomfortable with a bald superior, a passenger in civilian clothes, and then because of pulling the handbrake, he is removed from the train and brought to the station master. The fine for Švejk will be paid by one lucky man, for whom Švejk's stopping of the train catapulted his beloved woman directly into his arms. Švejk goes to Budějovice on foot. His journey is full of humorous incidents. After arriving at the barracks, the regiment with Švejk and Lukáš is soon sent to Hungary, where Lukáš has an adventure with Mrs. Kakonyová. Eventually, the unit including Švejk arrives all the way to the Russian front. (According to the period label.)

Director: Karel Lamač
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Otto Heller
Production: Gloriafilm
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs

Keywords

based on novel or book, world war i

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Švejk On The Front about?
Lieutenant Lukáš was transferred to the marching battalion in České Budějovice together with Švejko. On the way, Švejk makes Lukáš uncomfortable with a bald superior, a passenger in civilian clothes, and then because of pulling the handbrake, he is removed from the train and brought to the station master. The fine for Švejk will be paid by one lucky man, for whom Švejk's stopping of the train catapulted his beloved woman directly into his arms. Švejk goes to Budějovice on foot. His journey is full of humorous incidents. After arriving at the barracks, the regiment with Švejk and Lukáš is soon sent to Hungary, where Lukáš has an adventure with Mrs. Kakonyová. Eventually, the unit including Švejk arrives all the way to the Russian front. (According to the period label.)
Who directed Švejk On The Front?
Švejk On The Front was directed by Karel Lamač.
Who stars in Švejk On The Front?
Švejk On The Front stars Karel Noll, Josef Rovenský, Karel Lamač, Theodor Pištěk, Jiří Hojer, Antonie Nedošinská.
How long is Švejk On The Front?
Švejk On The Front has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Švejk On The Front?
Švejk On The Front is a Comedy, War film.
Where was Švejk On The Front produced?
Švejk On The Front was produced in Czechoslovakia.