Big Beat
A period musical comedy set in a quiet Prague quarter at the end of the fifties. Using the western plot device of the "man from nowhere" a generation gap story unfolds of changing social climate. The action is driven by the character of a young man named Baby who causes a local rebellion by bringing rock'n'roll to a Communist neighborhood raised on swing.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Šakalí léta |
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Genre | Comedy, Music |
| Director | Jan Hřebejk |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (11 votes) |
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Big Beat has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1993. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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