Directing

Ján Lacko

Born December 24, 1925 · Myjava, Československo

Died June 24, 1991 · aged 65

Ján Lacko was a Slovak film director and assistant director, recognized for his contributions to Czechoslovak cinema. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1940s, initially working as an assistant director. Lacko directed several notable films, including Šťastie príde v nedeľu (1959), Skalní v ofsajde (1961), and Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky (1965). His films often explored social …

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Šťastie príde v nedeľuŠťastie príde v nedeľu · 1959
Šťastie príde v nedeľu
7.31959
MovieComedy
Three friends, Emil, Vrabec and Mišo, spend every Sunday playing the lottery, each nursing a personal dream: Emil wants a Jawa 250 motorcycle, Vrabec hopes for a Pionier scooter and Mišo imagines funding a world tour. Frustrated by constant losses, they decide to maximize their stake in the next draw, convinced that more money will tip the odds in their favor. Their plan takes an unexpected turn when they meet attractive Eva Dvorčíková on a televised variety show - Eva has long been Mišo’s unspoken crush. To determine who will have the right to win her affection, the friends agree to draw lots, putting their bonds and ambitions to the test.
Dievča z jazeraDievča z jazera · 1979
Dievča z jazera
8.01979
MovieDrama
A story of a teenage girl's first love and emotional disillusionment, told from the perspective of her eleven-year-old brother.
Soccer FansSoccer Fans · 1961
Soccer Fans
6.51961
MovieComedy
Three soccer fans are determined to do literally anything to get to the soccer match between Czechoslovakia and the famous representation team of Brazil. Reaching their goal to see the dream match live cannot he precluded neither by a sudden work task nor family obligations. However, there is one more obstacle in their way: for some time, their enthusiastic behavior during soccer matches has been monitored by the police. This time, it will not be easy for them to get to the stadium.
The Last WitchThe Last Witch · 1957
The Last Witch
7.91957
MovieHistoryDrama
This dramatic story is situated in the town of Trnava of the 18th century. Painter Peter paints an altar-piece of the Martyrdom of St. Juliet and his model is a young girl. This is much disliked by the clergy who unjustly accuse the girl of witchcraft. She is saved from being burnt at a stake by the students of the Trnava University.
RozdeleníRozdelení · 1977
Rozdelení
8.01977
MovieDrama
A story about the love of two young people who were not divided by borders or the cruelty of time.
An Honest ThiefAn Honest Thief · 1958
An Honest Thief
10.01958
MovieComedy
Set in Bratislava in the 1930s, about a clerk at a humanitarian foundation who is unjustly accused of embezzling a large sum of money.
VýhybkaVýhybka · 1963
Výhybka
1963
MovieDrama
A story of two old friends, who after ten years - one as the deputy director and the other as the chairman of the party organization - meet on a large construction site.
Páni sa zabávajúPáni sa zabávajú · 1972
Páni sa zabávajú
10.01972
MovieComedy
The story of a rural landowner and his struggle with "friends" who try to deprive him of his advantageous position and beautiful wife.

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