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Outsider

August 1, 1987 1h 15m

Originally released in 1987. Outsider is a family film. directed by Zdenek Sirový. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Robert Panc, Milan Sandhaus, and Vladislav Fedorowicz

Synopsis

Elementary school student Jožka has a great love – horses. He is looking forward to turning this love into a profession. However, he is atoning for his father's criminal activities, he is not accepted into his dream school focused on horse breeding due to a bad report and has to be content with learning to be a tractor driver. However, he continues to do his best for horses, he trains the racehorse Palisander, who has never won. His outsider fate is similar to his. However, Jožka wins everything there is to win despite various ups and downs – he stands up to bullying in the youth home, an arrogant tutor, human weaklings, manages to study well even at a school that he doesn't enjoy and does sports. He also gains the respect of his classmates. Real jockeys also star in the film. It also features the birth and death of a horse. The scene where Jožka's father saves a horse from a burning truck is dramatic. The scenes with carrier pigeons are touching.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 1, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Gottwaldov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Outsider about?

Elementary school student Jožka has a great love – horses. He is looking forward to turning this love into a profession. However, he is atoning for his father's criminal activities, he is not ac...

Who directed Outsider?

Outsider was directed by Zdenek Sirový.

How long is Outsider?

Outsider has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Outsider released?

Outsider was released on August 1, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Outsider?

The main cast of Outsider includes Robert Panc, Milan Sandhaus, Vladislav Fedorowicz, Oldřich Vlach, Jan Přeučil.