Král komiků

Král komiků

1963 · Comedy

The impersonator goes to the dressing room after his exit and is haunted by visions of Vlasta Burian. At every performance, the audience asks him to perform the famous comedian. The Imitator decides to take a holiday instead, but even then he has no peace.

Directed by Rudolf Jaroš · Written by Rudolf Jaroš

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