As Good as Poison
Originally released in 1986. As Good as Poison is a drama/comedy film. directed by Vít Olmer. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zdeněk Svěrák, Ivona Krajčovičová, and Libuše Švormová
Synopsis
Engineer Pavel Hnyk is successful at work, but not very happy in his private life. He is approaching his fiftieth birthday and he can't shake the feeling that life is slipping away from him. The most effective medicine for such woes is amorous adventures, and Pavel indulges in them. His wife Alice is a lawyer by profession, so she knows about such cases, and because she is a wise woman, she passes them over in silence. One day, however, a new colleague appears at Pavel's workplace - the charming Slovakian Julie. A friendly relationship soon turns into a love affair, and over time it grows into a headless, destructive passion that cares for nothing and no one...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is As Good as Poison about?
Engineer Pavel Hnyk is successful at work, but not very happy in his private life. He is approaching his fiftieth birthday and he can't shake the feeling that life is slipping away from him. The mo...
Who directed As Good as Poison?
As Good as Poison was directed by Vít Olmer.
How long is As Good as Poison?
As Good as Poison has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was As Good as Poison released?
As Good as Poison was released on July 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in As Good as Poison?
The main cast of As Good as Poison includes Zdeněk Svěrák, Ivona Krajčovičová, Libuše Švormová, Václav Švorc, Ladislava Kozderková.