Big Beat(1993)
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Big Beat Synopsis
A period musical comedy set in a quiet Prague quarter at the end of the fifties. Using the western plot device of the "man from nowhere" a generation gap story unfolds of changing social climate. The action is driven by the character of a young man named Baby who causes a local rebellion by bringing rock'n'roll to a Communist neighborhood raised on swing.
Big Beat (1993) is a comedy and music film directed by Jan Hřebejk, released on December 9, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, Josef Abrhám and Sylva Tománková. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan Hřebejk
- Writers:
- Petr Jarchovský, Petr Jarchovský, Jonáš Hřebejk
- Producers:
- Jiří Ježek
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Malíř
- Composer:
- Ivan Hlas
- Production:
- ČNTS – TV Nova, Space Films
- Status:
- Released
Big Beat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jakub Špalek
as Eda Drábek
Martin Dejdar
as Bejby
Josef Abrhám
as Prokop
- Sylva Tománková
Sylva Tománková
as Bejbina
Jan Semotán
as Kšanda
Jitka Asterová
as Milada
Jiří Ornest
as Přemek
- Jan Kačani
Jan Kačani
as Reddy
- Pavel Janoušek
Pavel Janoušek
as Neumann
Saša Rašilov
as Peterka
Zdeněk Vencl
as Babka
Václav Chalupa
as Hamáček
Key crew
Directed by Jan Hřebejk, written by Petr Jarchovský, Petr Jarchovský and Jonáš Hřebejk, produced by Jiří Ježek.
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Big Beat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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Big Beat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Beat online?
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Big Beat (1993) is available to stream on FilmBox+. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Big Beat?
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The main cast of Big Beat (1993) includes Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, Josef Abrhám, Sylva Tománková and Jan Semotán. The film was directed by Jan Hřebejk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Beat released?
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Big Beat was released on December 9, 1993 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Big Beat worth watching?
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Big Beat (1993) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.