---
title: "Cutting It Short"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cutting-it-short-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51178
imdb_id: "tt0081363"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 54
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cutting It Short (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cutting-it-short-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jiří Menzel
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmové studio Barrandov

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Magda Vášáryová** as *Maryška*
- **Jiří Schmitzer** as *správce pivovaru Francin, Maryščin muž*
- **Jaromír Hanzlík** as *Pepin, Francinův bratr*
- **Rudolf Hrušínský** as *MUDr. Gruntorád, předseda správní rady pivovaru*
- **Petr Čepek** as *mistr kominický de Giorgi, člen správní rady*
- **Oldřich Vlach** as *hoteliér Růžička*
- **František Řehák** as *statkář Vejvoda*
- **Miloslav Štibich** as *kovář Bernádek*
- **Alois Liškutín** as *ředitel spořitelny Šefl*
- **Pavel Vondruška** as *notář Lustig*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cutting It Short online?
Cutting It Short is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Cutting It Short?
Cutting It Short was directed by Jiří Menzel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cutting It Short — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51178)
- [Cutting it Short (1981) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081363/fullcredits/)
- [Cutting It Short (1981) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51178-post-i-iny/cast)
- [Cutting It Short (1981) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cutting-it-short/credits)
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