Big Beat (1993)
A period musical comedy set in a quiet Prague quarter at the end of the fifties. Using the western plot device of the "man from nowhere" a generation gap story unfolds of changing social climate. The action is driven by the character of a young man named Baby who causes a local rebellion by bringing rock'n'roll to a Communist neighborhood raised on swing.
Director: Jan Hřebejk
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 9, 1993
Cast
- Jakub Špalek - Eda Drábek
- Martin Dejdar - Bejby
- Josef Abrhám - Prokop
- Sylva Tománková - Bejbina
- Jan Semotán - Kšanda
- Jitka Asterová - Milada
- Jiří Ornest - Přemek
- Jan Kačani - Reddy
- Pavel Janoušek - Neumann
- Saša Rašilov - Peterka
Screenplay
- Petr Jarchovský (Screenplay)
- Petr Jarchovský (Story)
- Jonáš Hřebejk (Story)
- Ivan Hlas (Story)
- Petr Šabach (Short Story)
Cinematography: Jan Malíř
Editing: Jan Mattlach
Production: ČNTS – TV Nova, Space Films
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, musical, based on short story, 1950s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Big Beat about?
- A period musical comedy set in a quiet Prague quarter at the end of the fifties. Using the western plot device of the "man from nowhere" a generation gap story unfolds of changing social climate. The action is driven by the character of a young man named Baby who causes a local rebellion by bringing rock'n'roll to a Communist neighborhood raised on swing.
- Who directed Big Beat?
- Big Beat was directed by Jan Hřebejk.
- Who stars in Big Beat?
- Big Beat stars Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, Josef Abrhám, Sylva Tománková, Jan Semotán, Jitka Asterová.
- How long is Big Beat?
- Big Beat has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Big Beat?
- Big Beat is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Big Beat produced?
- Big Beat was produced in Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of Big Beat?
- The themes of Big Beat include: Musical Spectacle.