The Elementary School
Originally released in 1991. The Elementary School is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jan Svěrák.
Starring Václav Jakoubek, Radoslav Budáč, and Jan Tříska
Synopsis
The time is 1945-46. 10 year old Eda and his friend Tonda live in a small village outside Prague. In school, their class is so wild and indisciplined that their teacher quits and is replaced by the militant Igor Hnidzo. He is very strict – but also very fair. His weakness though, is his interest in young women.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (57 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Václav Jakoubek
as Eda Souček
Radoslav Budáč
as Tonda Čejka
Jan Tříska
as Igor Hnízdo
Zdeněk Svěrák
as Fan Souček, Eda's dad
Libuše Šafránková
as Mrs. Součková
Rudolf Hrušínský
as Headmaster
Marek Endal
as Rosenheim
Irena Pavlásková
as Tramvajáková
Ondřej Vetchý
as Tramvaják
Daniela Kolářová
as Maxová
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elementary School about?
The time is 1945-46. 10 year old Eda and his friend Tonda live in a small village outside Prague. In school, their class is so wild and indisciplined that their teacher quits and is replaced by the...
Who directed The Elementary School?
The Elementary School was directed by Jan Svěrák.
How long is The Elementary School?
The Elementary School has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Elementary School released?
The Elementary School was released on August 8, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Elementary School?
The main cast of The Elementary School includes Václav Jakoubek, Radoslav Budáč, Jan Tříska, Zdeněk Svěrák, Libuše Šafránková.