Why?(1987)
Proč?
Why? Synopsis
Why? (Czech: Proč?) is a 1987 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Karel Smyczek. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. The film deals with the hooliganism in Czechoslovakia, particularly with the fans of football club Sparta from Prague, whose supporters were the pioneers of the football fan riots in Czechoslovakia, starting with hooligan actions already in the 1960s, like breaking the trains in which they travelled when they went on Sparta's away games. The film deals with one of such episodes
Why? (1987) is a drama film directed by Karel Smyczek, released on October 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jiří Langmajer, Martin Sobotka, Pavel Zvarič and Pavlína Mourková. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Karel Smyczek
- Writers:
- Miloslav Vydra, Radek John, Radek John
- Cinematographer:
- Jaroslav Brabec
- Composer:
- Michal Pavlíček
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
Why? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jiří Langmajer
as Jirka
Martin Sobotka
as Michal
- Pavel Zvarič
Pavel Zvarič
Pavlína Mourková
as Marie
Jan Potměšil
as Milan
- Daniel Heyna Větrovský
Daniel Heyna Větrovský
Daniel Landa
as Pavel
Markéta Zmožková
Martin Dejdar
as Sury
Milka Zimková
Karel Pospíšil
- Adolf Kohuth
Adolf Kohuth
Key crew
Directed by Karel Smyczek, written by Miloslav Vydra, Radek John and Radek John.
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Why? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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Why? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why? online?
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Why? (1987) is available to stream on Oneplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why??
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The main cast of Why? (1987) includes Jiří Langmajer, Martin Sobotka, Pavel Zvarič, Pavlína Mourková and Jan Potměšil. The film was directed by Karel Smyczek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why? released?
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Why? was released on October 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Why? worth watching?
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Why? (1987) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.