The Stand In
1997, Czech. Directed by Ladislav Smoljak.
Poverty was one of the many unfortunate aspects of Cimrman's life. His traveling theater company, Lipany, suffered from high actor turnover. If an actor's departure was agreed upon well in advance, the situation could be managed. However, if it happened with shouting and slamming doors, often just a few hours before the performance, the troupe and its director experienced some tense moments. Such experiences form the backdrop to the play. Lovers of the work of this unrecognized Czech artist are now able to access testimony from this area of the master's life, in which his destiny was most fulfilled—the theater.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
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Details
- Released
- 12 November 1997
- Original title
- Záskok
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Written by
- Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák
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The Stand In: quick answers
What should I watch before The Stand In?
Watch Blaník (1997), Murder in a Parlor Car Compartment (1997), Pub in the Glade (1997), and Dumb Bobes, or Czech Tarzan (1997) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Stand In?
Next in the series: The Nude (1998), Investigation of the Loss of a Class Book (1998), and Africa (2002).
Is The Stand In worth watching?
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How long is The Stand In?
The Stand In runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Stand In have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Stand In on?
The Stand In isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 November 1997. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stand In?
If you liked The Stand In, try Noises Off..., Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time, Oh, Hello on Broadway.
Who directed The Stand In?
The Stand In (1997) was directed by Ladislav Smoljak and stars Jan Kašpar, Zdeněk Svěrák, Bořivoj Penc.