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Just a Joke

19611h 30mMárton Keleti

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The grey hero of grey workdays, the divorced cashier of a cinema who is always willing to sacrifice herself for others, Etelka, is awarded a two-week-holiday at Lake Balaton. Following the advice of her female friend, she tries to live life at full speed.

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What is Just a Joke (1961) about?

The grey hero of grey workdays, the divorced cashier of a cinema who is always willing to sacrifice herself for others, Etelka, is awarded a two-week-holiday at Lake Balaton. Following the advice of her female friend, she tries to live life at full speed.

Who stars in Just a Joke?

Just a Joke stars Klári Tolnay (Bende Etelka), Éva Vass (Takács Anna), Antal Páger (Pintér), Irén Psota (Juci), Kálmán Latabár (Gyárfás, az üdülõ kultúrosa). The film was directed by Márton Keleti.

How long is Just a Joke?

Just a Joke has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961.

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