Closely Watched Trains
"All it takes to make a man of a boy is a woman."
Originally released in 1966. Closely Watched Trains is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jiří Menzel.
Starring Václav Neckář, Jitka Scoffin, and Vladimír Valenta
Synopsis
At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds him, this young man embarks on a journey of sexual awakening and self-discovery, encountering a universe of frustration, eroticism, and adventure within his sleepy backwater depot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (257 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Václav Neckář
as Trainee Milos Hrma
Jitka Scoffin
as Conducteress Masa
Vladimír Valenta
as Stationmaster Max
Libuše Havelková
as Max's wife
Josef Somr
as Train dispatcher Hubicka
Alois Vachek
as Novak
Jitka Zelenohorská
as Zdenka
Vlastimil Brodský
as Counselor Zednicek
Ferdinand Krůta
as Masa's Uncle Noneman
Květa Fialová
as The countess
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Closely Watched Trains about?
At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds hi...
Who directed Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains was directed by Jiří Menzel.
How long is Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Closely Watched Trains released?
Closely Watched Trains was released on November 18, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Closely Watched Trains?
The main cast of Closely Watched Trains includes Václav Neckář, Jitka Scoffin, Vladimír Valenta, Libuše Havelková, Josef Somr.
Is Closely Watched Trains worth watching?
Closely Watched Trains has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 257 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.