Closely Watched Trains (1966)
All it takes to make a man of a boy is a woman.
Starring Václav Neckář, Josef Somr, Vlastimil Brodský
Directed by Jiří Menzel
In a small town still occupied by the Germans as World War II's tide is turning toward the Allies, apprentice train-watcher Milos is oblivious to the war. Instead, he is obsessed with having his first sexual experience. Despite the favors of train conductor Masa, Milos has no luck. His quest leads him to a female Resistance fighter who, in passing, recruits him to the cause. As Milos finally finds love, danger draws closer.
Runtime: 93 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: Czech,Deutsch
Countries: Czech Republic,Czechoslovakia,Slovakia
Genres: Comedy,Drama,War
Keywords: world war ii,railroad
Cast
Trainee Milos Hrma
Train dispatcher Hubicka
Counselor Zednicek
Stationmaster Max
Novak
Masa's Uncle Noneman
Conducteress Masa
Zdenka
Victoria Freie
The countess
Mutter
Zdenka's mother
Dr. Brabec
Max's wife