Cutting It Short 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Jiří Menzel
- Network
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Where to Stream
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What is Cutting It Short?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Cutting It Short" (1981). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 6, 1981
- Original language
- CS
- Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 54 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Filmové studio Barrandov
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Cutting It Short" (1981).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Cutting It Short
Year: 1981
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 1h 33m
US Release Date: 10/27/1983
Plot:
Francin is the manager of a small-town brewery.
He has a charming wife, Maryska, known for her abundant blonde locks.
Maryska looks ethereal but enjoys meat and beer.
Francin is an ascetic.
The brewery board of directors comes to audit the accounts.
The strict board members are diverted from the reports by Maryska.
Maryska organized a pig-killing feast and is assisting the butcher.
She invites the board members to eat fresh pork, and they agree.
Francin is uncertain if he will get a permanent contract.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Cutting It Short worth watching?
Cutting It Short holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 54 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Cutting It Short and when was it released?
Cutting It Short is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.
Who directed Cutting It Short?
Cutting It Short was directed by Jiří Menzel.
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