Sráči (2011)
A sharp Czech crime comedy about two corrupt detectives, small-time robbers, and the catastrophic fallout of a single gunshot.
Sráči - Movie Information
Sráči - Plot
Two police detectives, one a rookie and the other an experienced veteran, are far from clean. They are pursuing two criminals who are robbing small post offices and bank branches. During the raid and shootout, the rookie shoots one of the robbers. This changes his whole life. He is investigated by the Ministry of the Interior, leaves the police force, struggles to find work, his wife leaves him, and he starts drinking. Even his experienced colleague turns his back on him. Meanwhile, the robber who survived the shootout is planning a "big heist" with a recently released prisoner – an attack on a money transport. But this gang has no idea that they are being watched by the older of the two police officers…
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Sráči - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Robert Sedláček
Main Cast
- Jaroslav Plesl
- Jiří Bartoška
- Jaromír Dulava
- Robert Mikluš
- Emil Horváth
- Petr Čtvrtníček
- Marek Daniel
- Norbert Lichý
- Zdena Hadrbolcová
- Anna Maria Konieczna
Writers
- Zdeněk Zapletal
Sráči - FAQs
Where can you watch Sráči online?
Sráči is a Czech TV movie originally broadcast by Česká televize. Streaming availability in the US is limited. Check JustWatch for the most current viewing options in your region, as availability on digital platforms may vary over time.
What is Sráči about?
Sráči follows two morally compromised Czech police detectives hunting a pair of small-time robbers. After a shootout, the rookie detective shoots one criminal, triggering an internal investigation, personal collapse, and a spiral of drinking and unemployment, while the surviving robber plots a far more ambitious heist.
Who are the main actors in Sráči?
The film stars Jaroslav Plesl as the rookie detective Dan and Jiří Bartoška as his veteran partner Martin. The supporting cast includes Jaromír Dulava, Robert Mikluš, Emil Horváth, Petr Čtvrtníček, and Marek Daniel, among others.
Who directed the Czech film Sráči?
Sráči was directed by Robert Sedláček, a Czech filmmaker known for his work in both television and cinema. The screenplay was written by Zdeněk Zapletal, and the film was produced by Česká televize, the Czech public broadcaster.
Is Sráči based on a true story?
Sráči does not appear to be based on a specific true story. It is a fictional crime comedy written by Zdeněk Zapletal, though its portrayal of police corruption, internal investigations, and small-time criminal activity reflects broader social realities in Czech society.
What genre is the movie Sráči?
Sráči is a Crime Comedy TV Movie. It blends the gritty conventions of the police procedural genre with dark comedic elements, exploring themes of institutional corruption, personal failure, and moral ambiguity within the Czech law enforcement world.
What language is Sráči filmed in?
Sráči is filmed entirely in Czech. It is a Czech-language production made for Česká televize, the national public broadcaster. Viewers outside the Czech Republic may require subtitles to follow the dialogue and story.
What are movies similar to Sráči?
If you enjoyed Sráči, similar films include Brooklyn's Finest (2010), Bad Lieutenant (1992), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call – New Orleans (2009), Q & A (1990), and True Crime (1996), all of which explore morally compromised law enforcement figures navigating crime and corruption.
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