Big Beat
Originally released in 1993. Big Beat is a comedy/music film. directed by Jan Hřebejk.
Starring Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, and Josef Abrhám
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- ČNTS – TV Nova
- Space Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Beat about?
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. T...
Who directed Big Beat?
Big Beat was directed by Jan Hřebejk.
How long is Big Beat?
Big Beat has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Big Beat released?
Big Beat was released on December 9, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Beat?
The main cast of Big Beat includes Jakub Špalek, Martin Dejdar, Josef Abrhám, Sylva Tománková, Jan Semotán.