I Served the King of England
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I Served the King of England

6.8 / 10 2007 1h 55mR Czech
Comedy

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

Ivan Barnev

Jan Dítě

Lead
Oldřich Kaiser

Oldřich Kaiser

Old Jan Dítě

Julia Jentsch

Julia Jentsch

Líza

Marián Labuda

Marián Labuda

Walden

Milan Lasica

Milan Lasica

Professor

Zuzana Fialová

Zuzana Fialová

Marcela

Martin Huba

Martin Huba

Maître Skřivánek

Josef Abrhám

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.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. I Served the King of England is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker