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Closely Watched Trains

“All it takes to make a man of a boy is a woman.”

★ 7.2(271)19661h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Jiří Menzel
Release date: 1966-11-18
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

Closely Watched Trains — trailer

About Closely Watched Trains

Closely Watched Trains is a 1966 movie in the Comedy, Drama and War genres, directed by Jiří Menzel, starring Václav Neckář, Jitka Scoffin and Vladimír Valenta. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 271 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Closely Watched Trains in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds him, this young man embarks on a journey of sexual awakening and self-discovery, encountering a universe of frustration, eroticism, and adventure within his sleepy backwater depot.

Cast

Václav Neckář

Trainee Milos Hrma

Jitka Scoffin

Conducteress Masa

Vladimír Valenta

Stationmaster Max

Libuše Havelková

Max's wife

Josef Somr

Train dispatcher Hubicka

Alois Vachek

Novak

Jitka Zelenohorská

Zdenka

Vlastimil Brodský

Counselor Zednicek

Ferdinand Krůta

Masa's Uncle Noneman

Květa Fialová

The countess

Naďa Urbánková

Victoria Freie

Jiří Menzel

Dr. Brabec

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iicoming of agerailroadsexual awakeningczech new waveczech resistance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Closely Watched Trains in Mexico?+

Closely Watched Trains is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Closely Watched Trains on Netflix?+

Closely Watched Trains is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Closely Watched Trains?+

Closely Watched Trains has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Closely Watched Trains?+

Closely Watched Trains stars Václav Neckář, Jitka Scoffin, Vladimír Valenta, Libuše Havelková and Josef Somr.

When did Closely Watched Trains come out?+

Closely Watched Trains is a 1966 movie directed by Jiří Menzel.

What genre is Closely Watched Trains?+

Closely Watched Trains is Comedy, Drama and War film.

Who directed Closely Watched Trains?+

Closely Watched Trains was directed by Jiří Menzel.