Karel Kachyňa - Actor Profile

Karel Kachyňa

Directing
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
7Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 1, 1924
Birth Place: Vyškov

About Karel Kachyňa

Karel Kachyňa (1 May 1924 – 12 March 2004) was a Czech film director and screenwriter. His career spanned over five decades.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karel Kachyňa reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Karel Kachyňa's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 71% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karel Kachyňa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Uncertain Season, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karel Kachyňa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karel Kachyňa's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
An Uncertain Season (1988) movie poster
★7.8

An Uncertain Season: The small group of actors have to face many problems while preparing a new performance.

An Uncertain Season

1988•Comedy
★7.4
Long Live the Republic (1965) movie poster
★7.4

Long Live the Republic: Oldrich is the runt of his village, beaten by his father, bullied by the other boys. But he has imagination on his side,

Long Live the Republic

1965•War
★7.2
The Elementary School (1991) movie poster
★7.2

The Elementary School: The time is 1945-46. 10 year old Eda and his friend Tonda live in a small village outside Prague. In school, their class

The Elementary School

1991•Comedy
★6.7
Dissolved and Effused (1985) movie poster
★6.7

Dissolved and Effused: A police inspector and inexperienced trainee search for a mysteriously disappeared manufacturer of ointments for hair gr

Dissolved and Effused

1985•Comedy
★6.5
CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel (2018) movie poster
★6.5

CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel: An epic exploration of the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema of the 1960s and 70s, structured around a series of conversation

CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel

2018•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karel Kachyňa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 CzechMate: In Search of Jiří Menzel Self Hit Similar →
1991 The Elementary School School inspector Hit Similar →
1988 An Uncertain Season - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Dissolved and Effused - Hit Similar →
1965 Long Live the Republic - Hit Similar →
1962 Suffering - Average Similar →
1950 It’s Not Always Cloudy Man with a Hat (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Karel Kachyňa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karel Kachyňa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karel Kachyňa is "An Uncertain Season" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Karel Kachyňa acted in?

Karel Kachyňa has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karel Kachyňa?

Other notable films include "Long Live the Republic", "The Elementary School", and "Dissolved and Effused".