I Served the King of England (2006)
Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 53min
- Comedy, Drama
- 11 Jan 2007 (Czechia)
- Movie
A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel.
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Stars:
Awards:
- 12 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast
| Ivan Barnev | ... |
young Jan Díte
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| Oldrich Kaiser | ... |
old Jan Díte
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| Julia Jentsch | ... |
Líza
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| Marián Labuda | ... |
Walden
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| Milan Lasica | ... |
Profesor
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| Zuzana Fialová | ... |
Marcela
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| Martin Huba | ... |
Skrivánek
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| Josef Abrhám | ... |
Hotelier Brandejs
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| Jirí Lábus | ... |
séf hotelu U Zlatého mesta Prahy
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| Rudolf Hrusínský | ... |
Tichota
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| Pavel Nový | ... |
Generál
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| Jaromír Dulava | ... |
waiter Karel
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| Petra Hrebícková | ... |
Jaruska
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Eva Kalcovská | ... |
Wanda
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Sárka Petruzelová | ... |
Julinka
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Tonya Graves | ... |
Císar
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Jirí Sesták | ... |
Císník
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Jan Kusak | ... |
Milionár
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| Petr Brukner | ... |
Milionár
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| Jirí Zák | ... |
Milionár
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Tomas Sechser | ... |
Milionár
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Jaroslav Tomsa | ... |
Milionár
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| Pavel Vondruska | ... |
Milionár
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| István Szabó | ... |
A jako zvlástni host
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Thomas Zielinski | ... |
Lékar v sanatoriu
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Nikolay Penev | ... |
Pilolik Ferda
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| Petr Ctvrtnícek | ... |
Burzián
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| Ladislav Zupanic | ... |
Burzián
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Petr Herrmann | ... |
Burzián
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| Václav Knop | ... |
Burzián
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| Rudolf Jelínek | ... |
Burzián
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| Oldrich Vlach | ... |
Brukner
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| Václav Chalupa | ... |
Hrdlicka
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Jirí Knot | ... |
Weinfurter
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Vlastimil Brabec | ... |
Wimmer
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| Viktor Taus | ... |
Weigel
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| Nada Konvalinková | ... |
Sestricka
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| Emília Vásáryová | ... |
pani. Rajska
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| Zdenek Maryska | ... |
Nemecký host
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| Zdenek Zák | ... |
Milicionár
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| Martin Zahálka | ... |
Milicionár
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| Marie Málková | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
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Dominika Hrzanova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Dominika Hrzanová)
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Svatava Hanzl Milkova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Svatava Milková)
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| Lucie Stepánková | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
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Anna Tuskova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Anna Tusková)
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Paulina Janebova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Paulina Janebová)
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Zuzana Krystynova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Zuzana Krystynová)
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Zdenka Valenova | ... |
slecna v hotelu Tichole
(as Zdenka Valenová)
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Vladimír Kulhavý | ... |
Nemecký lekar
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Stephan Nobbe | ... |
Nemecký starosta
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| Kristýna Boková | ... |
Aranzerky
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Jana Vranova | ... |
Aranzerky
(as Jana Vránová)
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Zdenek Babka |
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Andrea Balaszová |
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Petr Binder |
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Simona Broziková |
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Benge Carlos |
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Zdenek Dolejsí |
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Milan Encev |
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Iva Erbanová |
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Yanna Fabian | ... |
(as Jana Fabiánová)
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Otokar Harlas | ... |
(as Otakar Harlas)
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Jindrich Hippmann |
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Jirí Jann |
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Valerie Kelecsinyiová |
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Petr Kohler |
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Vendula Kozeluhová |
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Antonin Krepinský |
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Jan Krmicek |
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Markéta Kudrejová |
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Veronika Leiferová |
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Stanislav Macák |
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Petr Mika |
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| Barbora Mottlová | ... |
Aryan
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Marta Ondrácková |
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Eliska Pilarová |
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Martin Skodák |
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Martina Smutna |
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Petra Sobková |
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Klára Stemberová |
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Hana Valková |
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Pavel Vorech |
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Bohumil Váchal |
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Veronika Zborniková |
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| Adolf Hitler | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Jirí Menzel | ||
Written by
| Bohumil Hrabal | ... | (novel) |
| Jirí Menzel | ... | () |
Produced by
| Rudolf Biermann | ... | producer |
| Petr Dvorak | ... | co-producer: TV Nova |
| Luba Féglová | ... | co-producer |
| Vít Komrzý | ... | co-producer |
| Dusan Kukal | ... | co-producer |
| Andrea Metcalfe | ... | executive producer: AQS |
| Robert Schaffer | ... | executive producer: AQS |
| Helena Uldrichová | ... | co-producer: Barrandov Studio |
Music by
| Ales Brezina | ||
Cinematography by
| Jaromír Sofr | ||
Editing by
| Jirí Brozek | ||
Editorial Department
| Ivo Marak | ... | post-production technical supervisor |
| Gerard Ward | ... | telecine colorist: dailies |
Casting By
| Ladislav Ondrácek | ||
Production Design by
| Milan Býcek | ||
Costume Design by
| Milan Corba | ||
Makeup Department
| Libuse Barlova | ... | makeup artist (as Libuse Barlová) |
| Jirina Pahlerova | ... | key makeup artist (as Jirina Pahlerová) |
| Radek Petr | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jan Balzer | ... | production supervisor |
| Pavel Cechák | ... | production manager |
| Eva Machuldová | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Renata Jaukerová | ... | second assistant director |
| Jirí Kacírek ml | ... | first assistant director |
| Ivana Kovárová | ... | second assistant director |
| Zuzana Kulifay | ... | third assistant director |
| Lukas Viznar | ... | second assistant director (as Lukás Viznar) |
Art Department
| Milan Babik | ... | assistant property master |
| Petr Charvát | ... | construction |
| Dominik Faustus | ... | props |
| Jaroslav Fiala | ... | set dresser |
| Milan Janostik | ... | props |
| Vladimir Kvech | ... | props |
| Roman Makovy | ... | stand-by construction (as Roman Makový) |
| Lubos Nouzák | ... | construction |
| Adam Pitra | ... | assistant production designer |
| Jiri Pospisil | ... | construction |
| Vit Simek | ... | construction |
| Michal Sula | ... | construction |
| Stanislav Suva | ... | scenic painter |
| Karel Vanásek | ... | property master |
| Jaromír Vaverka | ... | set dresser |
| Martin Vesely | ... | construction (as Martin Veselý) |
| Pavel Veselá | ... | stand-by construction (as Pavel Veselý) |
| David Voborsky | ... | assistant production designer (as David Voborský) |
Sound Department
| Petr Cechák | ... | post-production sound assistant |
| Otto Chlpek | ... | sound mixer |
| Lukas Chyska | ... | conforming sound editor |
| Radim Hladík Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer / sound mixer |
| Roman Rigo | ... | playback operator |
| Pavel Stverák | ... | dolby consultant |
| Andrea Veselková | ... | foley artist |
| Vojtech Vetrovec | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Jaroslav Crancara | ... | special effects |
| Karel Cáslavský | ... | special effects |
| Hana Lasicová | ... | special effects |
| Hana Makovicková | ... | special effects |
| Jiri Maran | ... | special effects technician |
| Pavel Stingl | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Stepán Batousek | ... | compositor: animator |
| Jiri Cvancara | ... | digital intermediate |
| Ales Dlabac | ... | 3d artist |
| Jiri Forejt | ... | digital compositor |
| Miro Gal | ... | inferno operator (as Miro Gál) |
| Lukas Herrmann | ... | digital matte paint artist |
| Jan Heusler | ... | digital compositor |
| Tomas Kalhous | ... | digital compositor: UPP |
| Maros Kesjar | ... | digital effects artist |
| Lenka Likarova | ... | visual effects producer |
| Jirí Linhart | ... | digital effects artist |
| Robert Loudil | ... | visual effects artist |
| Petr Masek | ... | digital compositor |
| Boris Masník | ... | visual effects supervisor: UPP |
| Tomas Munzar | ... | digital compositor |
| Vaclav Ondrousek | ... | digital compositor |
| Robert Pik | ... | digital compositor |
| Ondrej Stibinger | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Petr Vcelicka | ... | digital compositor |
| Kim Wiseman | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Pavel Bousek | ... | stunts |
| Zuzana Drdacka | ... | stunts (as Zuzana Drdacká) |
| Martin Dvorsky | ... | stunts |
| Jiri First | ... | stunts (as Jirí Firt) |
| Martin Kot'átko | ... | stunts |
| Ladislav Lahoda | ... | stunts |
| Jan Tejmar | ... | stunts |
| Jonás Vejdelek | ... | stunts |
| Jan Vosmik | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrej Arnautov Jr. | ... | lighting technician |
| Matej Cisar | ... | lighting technician |
| Sarka Franková | ... | lighting technician (as Sárka Franková) |
| Milan Fridrich | ... | generator operator |
| Pavel Frydrych | ... | assistant camera |
| Klaus Fuxjäger | ... | camera operator |
| Václav Hejduk | ... | camera technician |
| Vaclav Hrabanek | ... | grip (as Václav Hrabánek) |
| Stepan Jezek | ... | grip |
| Karel Kaliban | ... | assistant camera |
| Borivoj Klecka | ... | gaffer |
| Ladislav Musil | ... | grip |
| Martin Spelda | ... | still photographer |
| Martin Vortel | ... | best boy |
| Petr Weiser | ... | video operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Babeta Kodajova | ... | key costumer (as Babeta Kodajová) |
| Rouckova Michaela | ... | costumer (as Michaela Roucková) |
| Mária Nováková | ... | costumer |
| Eliska Petrovska | ... | costumer (as Eliska Petrovska) |
| Hana Rambová | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Adam Fuchs | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Juraj Durovic | ... | score engineer |
| Vitek Kral | ... | score engineer assistant |
| Prague Metropolitan Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kristián Suda | ... | script editor |
Transportation Department
| Martin Cerny | ... | driver (as Martin Cerný) |
| Václav Peterka | ... | driver |
| Frantisek Petr | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Magda Chýlková | ... | production accountant |
| Petr Levý | ... | caterer |
| Mila Radova | ... | unit publicist (as Mila Radová) |
| Kristián Suda | ... | dramaturg |
Production Companies
- AQS (co-production)
- Barrandov Studios (co-production)
- Bioscop (co-production)
- In Film Praha (executive producer)
- In Film (executive producer)
- Magic Box (co-production)
- Ministerstvo kultury (supported by)
- TV Nova (co-production)
- The Czech Republic State Fund for Support and Development of Cinematography (supported by)
- Universal Production Partners (UPP) (co-production)
Distributors
- First Distributors (2008) (Hong Kong)
- AmaFilms (2007) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Bioscop (2006) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Blanco & Travieso (2007) (Venezuela) (theatrical)
- Bowjapan (2008) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cine Colombia (2007) (Colombia) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (2008) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Farbfilm-Verleih (2008) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Gutek Film (2007) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Moonlight Films (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (2008) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Argentina Video Home (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Brunbro Entertainment Group (2007) (Belgium)
- EuroVideo (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Indies Home Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Misteriya Zvuka (2008) (Russia) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Best Digital (post-production facilities)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Czechoslovakia, 1963. Jan Díte is released from prison after serving 15 years. He goes into semi exile in a deserted village near the German border. In flashbacks, he tells his story: he's a small, clever and quick-witted young man, stubbornly naïve, a vendor at a train station. Thanks to a patron, he becomes a waiter at upscale hotels and restaurants. We see him discover how the wealthy tick and how to please women. He strives to be a millionaire with his own hotel. Before the war, he meets Líza, a German woman in Prague. Is this his ticket to wealth or his undoing? Meanwhile, we see Jan putting a life together after prison: why was he sentenced, and who will he become?
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| Taglines | Ambition will get you anywhere See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | CZK84,450,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scenes for the Hotel Pariz restaurant were filmed in the main restaurant in Prague's Obecni Dum (Civic House), just around the corner from the actual Hotel Pariz. Both restaurants were designed in the Art Nouveau style by artist Alphons Mucha, but the Obecni Dum restaurant is larger. See more » |
| Goofs | Jan sees a train full of people being deported to a concentration camp. A closeup of one of the cars shows men within wearing gray and white striped uniforms. However, deportees were sent to the camps wearing their civilian clothes and weren't issued uniforms until after they arrived. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into CzechMate: In Search of Jirí Menzel (2018). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ted' jeste ne See more » |
| Quotes |
Jan Díte, older:
A person becomes most human, often against his own will, when he begins to founder, when he is derailed and deprived of order. See more » |