The Wonderful Years That Sucked(1997)
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked Synopsis
Capturing the dark humor of Czech author Michal Viewegh's chronicle of life after the Velvet Revolution, this black comedy chronicles three decades in the life of a small Czech family. While the original novel centered on the protagonist Kvido from his conception through his adulthood, first time director Petr Nikolaev and screenwriter Jan Novak changed the focus to his parents Milena, an extremely self-effacing lawyer who acts on stage in her spare time, and Ales, a rather aimless government worker who tends to drift wherever the wind takes him. The lives of Ales and Milena change dramatically following the Russian invasion of Prague in 1968.
The Wonderful Years That Sucked (1997) is a comedy and drama film directed by Petr Nikolaev, released on April 3, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ondřej Vetchý, Libuše Šafránková, Vladimír Javorský and Jan Zahálka. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Petr Nikolaev
- Writers:
- Michal Viewegh, Jan Novák, Michal Viewegh
- Producers:
- Jiří Ježek, Helena Slavíková
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Duba
- Composer:
- Michal Dvořák
- Production:
- Space Films, Magic Box, Krátký film Praha
- Status:
- Released
The Wonderful Years That Sucked Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ondřej Vetchý
as Kvidův otec
Libuše Šafránková
as Kvidova matka
Vladimír Javorský
as Šperk
- Jan Zahálka
Jan Zahálka
as Kvido (chlapec)
Jakub Wehrenberg
as Kvido
- Klára Botková
Klára Botková
as Jaruška (holčička)
Jitka Ježková
as Jaruška
Vladimír Dlouhý
as Ing. Jiří Zvára
Vilma Cibulková
as Nina
Miriam Kantorková
as babička Věra
Květa Fialová
as babička Líba
Stanislav Zindulka
as dědeček Josef
Key crew
Directed by Petr Nikolaev, written by Michal Viewegh, Jan Novák and Michal Viewegh, produced by Jiří Ježek and Helena Slavíková.
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wonderful Years That Sucked online?
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wonderful Years That Sucked?
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The main cast of The Wonderful Years That Sucked (1997) includes Ondřej Vetchý, Libuše Šafránková, Vladimír Javorský, Jan Zahálka and Jakub Wehrenberg. The film was directed by Petr Nikolaev. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wonderful Years That Sucked released?
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked was released on April 3, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Wonderful Years That Sucked worth watching?
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The Wonderful Years That Sucked (1997) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 23 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.