Storyline
Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the inter-war period. Jan Dítě, a young and clever waiter who wants to become a millionaire, comes to the conclusion that to achieve his ambitious goal he must be diligent, listen and observe as much as he can, be always discreet and use what he learns to his own advantage; but the turbulent tides of history will continually stand in his way.
Cast & Crew
Ivan Barnev
Jan Dítě
Lead
Oldřich Kaiser
Old Jan Dítě
Julia Jentsch
Líza
Marián Labuda
Walden
Milan Lasica
Professor
Zuzana Fialová
Marcela
Martin Huba
Maître Skřivánek
Josef Abrhám
Hotel Manager Brandejs
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jiří Menzel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. I Served the King of England is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
