I Dutifully Report (1958)

Name: I Dutifully Report
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1958
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Rudolf Hrušínský, Svatopluk Beneš, Miloš Nedbal, Jaroslav Marvan, Fanda Mrázek

1h 31m Czechoslovakia

Comedy War

Plot

Set against the backdrop of World War I, this comedy brings to life Jaroslav Hašek's classic, "The Good Soldier Švejk." The narrative follows the endearing and bumbling Josef Švejk as he navigates the absurdities of war, starting from his journey to the front lines. Iconic moments include his misadventures on a train and his notorious Budějovice escapade. Highlights feature Švejk's clever ruse as a faux Russian prisoner and a humorous court trial, alongside a scandal involving Lieutenant Dub. Despite mixed reviews, Steklý's adaptation remains a celebrated portrayal of this beloved literary figure.

Cast

Rudolf Hrušínský Svatopluk Beneš Miloš Nedbal Jaroslav Marvan Fanda Mrázek Jaroslav Vojta Alois Dvorský Jana Kova?íková František ?erný František Šlégr Otto Hradecký František Filipovský Jarka Pižla Vladimír ?epa Arna Pekárková