Directing
Ján Lacko
Born — Died
1925-12-24 — 1991-06-24
Place of birth
Myjava, Československo
Known for
Directing
Credits
36 titles
Ján Lacko was a Slovak film director and assistant director, recognized for his contributions to Czechoslovak cinema. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1940s, initially working as an assistant director. Lacko directed several notable films, including Šťastie príde v nedeľu (1959), Skalní v ofsajde (1961), and Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky (1965). His films often explored social themes and human relationships, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Slovakia. Lacko passed away in Bratislava in 1991.
Known for
7.2Three friends, Emil, Vrabec and Mišo, spend every Sunday playing the lottery, each nursing a personal dream: Emil wants a Jawa 250 motorcycle, Vrabec hopes for a Pionier scooter and Mišo imagines funding a world tour. Frustrated by constant losses, they decide to maximize their stake in the next draw, convinced that more money will tip the odds in their favor. Their plan takes an unexpected turn when they meet attractive Eva Dvorčíková on a televised variety show - Eva has long been Mišo’s unspoken crush. To determine who will have the right to win her affection, the friends agree to draw lots, putting their bonds and ambitions to the test.
Šťastie príde v nedeľu
1959
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Krompachy
1951
8.0A story of a teenage girl's first love and emotional disillusionment, told from the perspective of her eleven-year-old brother.
Dievča z jazera
1979
7.9This dramatic story is situated in the town of Trnava of the 18th century. Painter Peter paints an altar-piece of the Martyrdom of St. Juliet and his model is a young girl. This is much disliked by the clergy who unjustly accuse the girl of witchcraft. She is saved from being burnt at a stake by the students of the Trnava University.
The Last Witch
1957
No synopsis available yet.
Ďaleko je do neba
1973
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Opičí císař dostává zbraň v paláci Dračího císaře
1955
Film credits
Behind the camera
7.2Three friends, Emil, Vrabec and Mišo, spend every Sunday playing the lottery, each nursing a personal dream: Emil wants a Jawa 250 motorcycle, Vrabec hopes for a Pionier scooter and Mišo imagines funding a world tour. Frustrated by constant losses, they decide to maximize their stake in the next draw, convinced that more money will tip the odds in their favor. Their plan takes an unexpected turn when they meet attractive Eva Dvorčíková on a televised variety show - Eva has long been Mišo’s unspoken crush. To determine who will have the right to win her affection, the friends agree to draw lots, putting their bonds and ambitions to the test.
Šťastie príde v nedeľu
1959
No synopsis available yet.
Krompachy
1951
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Krompachy
1951
8.0A story of a teenage girl's first love and emotional disillusionment, told from the perspective of her eleven-year-old brother.
Dievča z jazera
1979
No synopsis available yet.
Ďaleko je do neba
1973
No synopsis available yet.
Opičí císař dostává zbraň v paláci Dračího císaře
1955
5.5A group of Slovak tourists travels to Budapest on a luxury liner with a trio of eternal fortune-tellers, the former customs officer Hraško, the flirtatious Irena Domastová, who is divorcing her husband, the Petráš family, the old Mr. Garbiarik and the elegant Mr. Belan. Each of them, however, is pursuing other, their own interests on this voyage...
Trip on the Danube
1963
A dramatic story from the environment of young actors, students of the Bratislava theatre school. Betka Šimanová, a young acting adept, is a diligent student, but diligence, perseverance and hard work cannot make up for her lack of talent. She comes to this realization only after experiencing many disappointments and setbacks.
Vždy možno začať
1962
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Skaly a ľudia
1960
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Toto leto doma
1981
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Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky
1965
10.0The story of a rural landowner and his struggle with "friends" who try to deprive him of his advantageous position and beautiful wife.
Páni sa zabávajú
1972
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Žltý dostavník
1965
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Pozdrav veliké země
1955
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Poštársky príbeh
1978
At the beginning of normalization, stories emphasizing civic awareness once again prevailed. The hero here is a teacher from a small village in the foothills, whose inhabitants help the partisans in their fight against fascism. The hero, the only intellectual among them, agrees with them and educates not only his students in this spirit, but is also prepared to lay down his life for his ideals. When German soldiers occupy the village and force the teacher to cooperate, the model situation escalates.
Človek na moste
1972
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Noc v internáte
1965
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Kvočka
1989
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Kvočka
1989
6.5Three soccer fans are determined to do literally anything to get to the soccer match between Czechoslovakia and the famous representation team of Brazil. Reaching their goal to see the dream match live cannot he precluded neither by a sudden work task nor family obligations. However, there is one more obstacle in their way: for some time, their enthusiastic behavior during soccer matches has been monitored by the police. This time, it will not be easy for them to get to the stadium.
Soccer Fans
1961
NRA story of two old friends, who after ten years - one as the deputy director and the other as the chairman of the party organization - meet on a large construction site.
Výhybka
1963
8.0A story about the love of two young people who were not divided by borders or the cruelty of time.
Rozdelení
1977
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Chameleón
1969
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Chameleón
1969
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Divadlo československé armády
1953
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Divadlo československé armády
1953
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Cnostný Metod
1980
10.0Set in Bratislava in the 1930s, about a clerk at a humanitarian foundation who is unjustly accused of embezzling a large sum of money.
An Honest Thief
1958
No synopsis available yet.
Viac pre všetkých
1949
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Viac pre všetkých
1949
Agitka about a peasant who joined a unified agricultural cooperative when he became convinced of the benefits it provides.
Príbeh Jána Kováča
1950
Agitka about a peasant who joined a unified agricultural cooperative when he became convinced of the benefits it provides.
Príbeh Jána Kováča
1950
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Jsme připravení
1953
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Kysuce
1952
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Kysuce
1952
