Movie

Larks on a String

★ 6.9(45)19691h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Jiří Menzel
Release date: 1969-01-01
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

About Larks on a String

Larks on a String is a 1969 movie in the Drama, Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Jiří Menzel, starring Rudolf Hrušínský, Václav Neckář and Jitka Zelenohorská. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Larks on a String in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In post-WWII Communist Czechoslovakia, several characters considered bourgeois are sentenced to work in a junkyard for rehabilitation. Among them is a young man who pines for a female convict.

Cast

Rudolf Hrušínský

Trustee

Václav Neckář

Pavel Hvezdár

Jitka Zelenohorská

Jitka

Vlastimil Brodský

Professor

Vladimír Ptáček

Mlíkar

Ferdinand Krůta

Kudla

František Řehák

Drobecek

Leoš Suchařípa

Public Prosecutor

Eugen Jegorov

Saxophonist

Naďa Urbánková

Lenka

Věra Křesadlová

Convict

Jaroslav Satoranský

Guard Andel

Themes & keywords

love of one's lifebased on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Larks on a String in Canada?+

Larks on a String is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Larks on a String on Netflix?+

Larks on a String is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Larks on a String?+

Larks on a String has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Larks on a String?+

Larks on a String stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Václav Neckář, Jitka Zelenohorská, Vlastimil Brodský and Vladimír Ptáček.

When did Larks on a String come out?+

Larks on a String is a 1969 movie directed by Jiří Menzel.

What genre is Larks on a String?+

Larks on a String is Drama, Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed Larks on a String?+

Larks on a String was directed by Jiří Menzel.