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If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands (1964): Cast

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If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands is a 1964 short film directed by Miloš Forman, starring Jan Vostrčil as Kmoch Brass-Band Leader, Vladimír Pucholt and František Zeman. It runs 33 minutes.

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If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands (1964) movie poster
Runtime
33 min
Director
Miloš Forman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands About?

The premise of If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands without spoilers.

The documentary follows two musical groups as they rehearse and perform for a tribute honoring the life and work of Czech composer Frantisek Kmoch. Parallel to the music, the film tracks a group of motorcyclists as they train, prepare, and ultimately race, juxtaposing the rhythm of rehearsal with the roar of engines.

If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • czech comedy
  • 20th century
  • european comedy
  • central europe
  • europe
  • teenager
  • small town
  • hommage
  • examination
  • documentary style
  • cemetery
  • brass band
+1 more
  • 1960s
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Cast & crew

If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands Cast & Characters

Jan Vostrčil leads the cast as Kmoch Brass-Band Leader, with Vladimír Pucholt as Vláda and František Zeman as Firemen's Brass-Band Leader. Directed by Miloš Forman; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Miloš Forman

More films directed by Miloš Forman: A Walk Worthwhile, Amadeus, Taking Off and The Firemen’s Ball.

Full filmography

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If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands, each answered in a sentence.

How long is If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands?

If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands runs 33 minutes.

Who directed If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands?

If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands was directed by Miloš Forman.

More films by Miloš Forman

Who is in the cast of If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands?

If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands stars Jan Vostrčil as Kmoch Brass-Band Leader, Vladimír Pucholt as Vláda and František Zeman as Firemen's Brass-Band Leader, among 4 credited actors.

Does If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands have a post-credit scene?

No. If Only They Ain’t Had Them Bands has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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