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The Hit

1981 · 94 min · Director: Zdeněk Podskalský

The Hit (1981) is a music drama, directed by Zdeněk Podskalský. It stars Hana Zagorová and Josef Abrhám. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What The Hit Is About

Mr Jiš managed to give his first script at Barrandov. Already in the preparatory phase, he discovers with horror that the filmmakers have completely bypassed his intention - instead of a probe into the life of a contemporary village, they are preparing a spectacular musical show, which they are convinced will be a hit with the audience. The very first shots speak volumes. An elegiac arrives in the village of Lipovec and is greeted with singing and dancing by all the local officials and ordinary citizens, as this coveted expert is to help them increase their hectare yields with his progressive methods. The filming continues in a similar vein, and the newly minted screenwriter can't help but wonder...

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What is The Hit about?

Mr Jiš managed to give his first script at Barrandov. Already in the preparatory phase, he discovers with horror that the filmmakers have completely bypassed his intention - instead of a probe into the life of a contemporary village, they are preparing a spectacular musical show, which they are convinced will be a hit with the audience.

Where can I watch The Hit?

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How long is The Hit?

The Hit runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did The Hit come out?

The Hit was released in 1981.

Who directed The Hit?

The Hit was directed by Zdeněk Podskalský.

Who stars in The Hit?

The Hit stars Hana Zagorová, Josef Abrhám, Juraj Kukura, Waldemar Matuška.

What is The Hit's rating?

The Hit holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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