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A Charming Man (1941): Cast

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A Charming Man is a 1941 comedy directed by Martin Frič, starring Oldřich Nový as Viktor Bláha, Ladislav Pešek and František Filipovský. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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A Charming Man (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Martin Frič
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Czech
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Charming Man About?

The premise of A Charming Man without spoilers.

Editor Viktor Bláha delights in devising elaborate hoaxes, reveling in the chaos they cause for friends, especially his roommate Jan Valtera, and unsuspecting strangers who unwittingly become entangled in his schemes. A single slip can unleash a torrent of his witty repartee, though the fallout is never immediate. The film debuted at the Zlín Film Festival on July 30 1941.

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Cast & crew

A Charming Man Cast & Characters

Oldřich Nový leads the cast as Viktor Bláha, with Ladislav Pešek as Jan Valtera and František Filipovský as Jaroslav Stárek. Directed by Martin Frič; 23 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Martin Frič

More films directed by Martin Frič: Darbujan and Pandrhola, The Princess with the Golden Star, The Emperor and the Golem and The Poacher’s Foster Daughter or Noble Millionaire.

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FAQ

A Charming Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Charming Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Charming Man?

A Charming Man runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was A Charming Man released?

A Charming Man was released on July 4, 1941.

Who directed A Charming Man?

A Charming Man was directed by Martin Frič.

More films by Martin Frič

Who is in the cast of A Charming Man?

A Charming Man stars Oldřich Nový as Viktor Bláha, Ladislav Pešek as Jan Valtera and František Filipovský as Jaroslav Stárek, among 23 credited actors.

Does A Charming Man have a post-credit scene?

No. A Charming Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Charming Man in?

The original language of A Charming Man is Czech.

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