Closely Watched Trains (1966)
Original title: Ostře sledované vlaky
Closely Watched Trains is a 1966 Czech-language comedy movie directed by Jiří Menzel, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Václav Neckář, Jitka Scoffin and Vladimír Valenta.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Closely Watched Trains released?
Closely Watched Trains was released on 18 November 1966.
How long is Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains runs 1h 33m.
Who made Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains was directed by Jiří Menzel.
Where can I watch Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains is available on Criterion Channel, Klassiki, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Closely Watched Trains
Stream: Criterion Channel, Klassiki
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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
- Naďa Urbánková as Victoria Freie
- Jiří Menzel as Dr. Brabec