The Joke

Name: The Joke
Released: 1969-02-28
Rating: 6.451

6.5/10 (41)

·1969· 77 min

Director: Jaromil Jireš

In the 1950s, Ludvik Jahn was expelled from the Communist Party and the University by his fellow students, because of a politically incorrect note he sent to his girlfriend. Fifteen years later, he tries to get his revenge by seducing Helena, the wife of one of his accusers.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

DocAlliance Films

Klassiki

Trailer

Cast

Josef Somr

Ludvik Jahn

Jana Dítětová

Helena Zemánková

Luděk Munzar

Pavel Zemánek

Jaroslava Obermaierová

Marketa

Evald Schorm

Kostka

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Milan Svrčina

Jaroslav

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Miloš Rejchrt

Alexej

Věra Křesadlová

Věra

Jaromír Hanzlík

Lieutenant

Michal Pavlata

Jindra

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Jiří Sýkora

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Michal Knapčík

In brief

The Joke (1969) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 41 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 17min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films, Klassiki.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Joke online?

The Joke is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films, Klassiki. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Joke?

The Joke runs 77 minutes (1h 17min).

What rating does The Joke have?

The Joke has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 41 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Joke from?

The Joke was released in 1969.