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The End of Old Times (1989): Cast

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The End of Old Times is a 1989 comedy directed by Jiří Menzel, starring Marián Labuda as Stoklasa, Josef Abrhám and Rudolf Hrušínský. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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The End of Old Times (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Jiří Menzel
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Czech
After the credits
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The story

What Is The End of Old Times About?

The premise of The End of Old Times without spoilers.

Set in 1918 Czechoslovakia, the newly formed National Assembly appoints Stoklasa, a prosperous commoner, as administrator of Kratochvile Castle, which he hopes to purchase. To impress local elites he hosts an elaborate hunting party, but an uninvited visitor claiming to be Duke Alexej arrives. Stoklasa suspects a con‑artist, yet the charismatic newcomer easily wins over the women before disappearing.

The End of Old Times Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • central europe
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • czech literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • three word title
  • mansion
  • businessman
  • czech businessman
  • false identity
  • fake identity
  • pretending to be someone else
+10 more
  • eccentric man
  • cabriolet
  • servant
  • 1930s literature on screen
  • european humoristic literature on screen
  • man wears a wig
  • bathtub
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The End of Old Times Cast & Characters

Marián Labuda leads the cast as Stoklasa, with Josef Abrhám as Duke Alexej and Rudolf Hrušínský as Jakub Lhota. Directed by Jiří Menzel; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jiří Menzel

More films directed by Jiří Menzel: The Don Juans, One Moment, The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin and My Sweet Little Village.

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The End of Old Times Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vége a régi időknek” and “再见,旧时光”.

Also known as
  • Vége a régi időknek
  • 再见,旧时光

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The End of Old Times FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The End of Old Times, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End of Old Times?

The End of Old Times runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The End of Old Times released?

The End of Old Times was released in 1989.

Who directed The End of Old Times?

The End of Old Times was directed by Jiří Menzel.

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Who is in the cast of The End of Old Times?

The End of Old Times stars Marián Labuda as Stoklasa, Josef Abrhám as Duke Alexej and Rudolf Hrušínský as Jakub Lhota, among 6 credited actors.

Does The End of Old Times have a post-credit scene?

No. The End of Old Times has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The End of Old Times in?

The original language of The End of Old Times is Czech.

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