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The Joke

1h 17m1969Jaromil Jireš
IMDb: 7.1/10
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In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

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AdulteryBased On Novel Or BookPoliticsRestaurantPostcardRevengeMemoryPickaxeHard LaborCommunist Party

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What is The Joke (1969) about?

In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

Who stars in The Joke?

The Joke stars Josef Somr (Ludvik Jahn), Jana Dítětová (Helena Zemánková), Luděk Munzar (Pavel Zemánek), Jaroslava Obermaierová (Marketa), Evald Schorm (Kostka). The film was directed by Jaromil Jireš.

How long is The Joke?

The Joke has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated N/A.

Is The Joke worth watching?

The Joke holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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