The Joke(1969)
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The Joke Synopsis
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.
The Joke (1969) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jaromil Jireš, released on February 28, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar and Jaroslava Obermaierová. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Jaromil Jireš
- Writers:
- Milan Kundera, Jaromil Jireš, Milan Kundera
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Čuřík
- Composer:
- Zdeněk Pololáník
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
The Joke (1969) Trailer
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The Joke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josef Somr
as Ludvik Jahn
Jana Dítětová
as Helena Zemánková
Luděk Munzar
as Pavel Zemánek
Jaroslava Obermaierová
as Marketa
Evald Schorm
as Kostka
- Milan Svrčina
Milan Svrčina
as Jaroslav
- Miloš Rejchrt
Miloš Rejchrt
as Alexej
Věra Křesadlová
as Věra
Jaromír Hanzlík
as Lieutenant
Michal Pavlata
as Jindra
- Jiří Sýkora
Jiří Sýkora
- Michal Knapčík
Michal Knapčík
Key crew
Directed by Jaromil Jireš, written by Milan Kundera, Jaromil Jireš and Milan Kundera.
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The Joke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Joke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Joke online?
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The Joke (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films and Klassiki. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Joke?
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The main cast of The Joke (1969) includes Josef Somr, Jana Dítětová, Luděk Munzar, Jaroslava Obermaierová and Evald Schorm. The film was directed by Jaromil Jireš. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Joke released?
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The Joke was released on February 28, 1969 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Joke worth watching?
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The Joke (1969) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Joke?
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Yes. The official The Joke trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.