Metráček (1972): Cast
Metráček is a 1972 family film directed by Josef Pinkava, starring Libuše Šafránková as Nina (voice), Helena Růžičková and Ivan Vyskočil. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Josef Pinkava
- Genre
- Family
- Original language
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Czech - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Metráček About?
The premise of Metráček without spoilers.
Teenage Jitka Pažoutová, overweight and clumsy, dreads gym classes taught by the well‑meaning teacher Bohoušek. During a dodge‑ball match her powerful throw—her “guns”—wins the game. At the tournament she meets Honza Koubek, who first insults her, then apologises and encourages her to try shot put, revealing her hidden strength.
Metráček Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- central europe
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- czech literature on screen
- children's literature on screen
- czech children's literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- title same as book
- teenage girl
- teenager
- teenage boy
- teenage protagonist
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- f rated
- female protagonist
- overweight girl
- overweight woman
- self acceptance
- self esteem
- low self esteem
- coming of age
- nickname as title
- nickname in title
- nickname
- teacher
- schoolteacher
- gym teacher
- gym class
- class
- humoristic literature on screen
- czech humoristic literature on screen
- 1960s literature on screen
- european humoristic literature on screen
- european children's literature on screen
- school
- based on novel
- based on book
Metráček Cast & Characters
Libuše Šafránková leads the cast as Nina (voice), with Helena Růžičková and Ivan Vyskočil as Petr (voice). Directed by Josef Pinkava; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Josef Pinkava
- Libuše Šafránková as Nina (voice)
- Helena Růžičková
- Ivan Vyskočil as Petr (voice)
- Míla Myslíková
Also Starring in Metráček
· 15 moreMore from Josef Pinkava
More films directed by Josef Pinkava: Daisies for the Lady of the Manor and The Knot in the Handkerchief.
Metráček Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Little Fatty” and “Metráčik”.
- Also known as
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- Little Fatty
- Metráčik
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Metráček FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Metráček, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Metráček?
Metráček runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was Metráček released?
Metráček was released on March 3, 1972.
Who directed Metráček?
Metráček was directed by Josef Pinkava.
More films by Josef Pinkava Who is in the cast of Metráček?
Metráček stars Libuše Šafránková as Nina (voice), Helena Růžičková and Ivan Vyskočil as Petr (voice), among 19 credited actors.
Does Metráček have a post-credit scene?
No. Metráček has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Metráček in?
The original language of Metráček is Czech.
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