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A Czech cop meets his Thai evil twin. Chaos, obviously, ensues.
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Byl jednou jeden polda III – major Maisner a tančící drak! (1999)

So bad it's good90s Eastern European chaosB-movie energy

Overview

Comedy

Major Maisner, head of Interpol for Central Europe and neighboring Asian countries, is fulfilling his mission in Bangkok, Thailand. When he returns from his mission, he has no idea that his doppelganger, sent here by the Thai mafia, is acting on his behalf in the Czech Republic.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Ladislav Potměšil playing TWO ridiculous versions of himself.

Production

Glorious late-90s Czech-Thailand co-production madness.

Best for:Friends: Irony appreciation required. The more beer, the better.·Background: Perfect when you need chaos but zero emotional investment.·Rewatch: Cult status guaranteed in certain Czech households.
Heads up:Triggers: Extremely dated Asian stereotypes played for broad comedy.
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Director

Jaroslav Soukup

ReleasedJan 28, 1999
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Nový oceán
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Top Cast

Ladislav Potměšil

Ladislav Potměšil

major Maisner

Jaroslav Sypal

Jaroslav Sypal

Jana Synková

Jana Synková

Miroslav Moravec

Miroslav Moravec

Rudolf Hrušínský

Rudolf Hrušínský

Ota Jirák

Ota Jirák

Petra Martincová

Petra Martincová

Vlasta Peterková

Vlasta Peterková

Jaroslava Stránská

Jaroslava Stránská

Tomáš Valík

Tomáš Valík

Simona Krainová

Simona Krainová

Simona Ptacek

Otto Rošetzký

Otto Rošetzký

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This trilogy represents peak post-communist Czech comedy trying desperately to go international. The 'Asian countries' jurisdiction for a Czech Interpol major tells you everything.

Trivia

Ladislav Potměšil was already iconic from the first two films; this threequel went to Thailand because why not. The dancing dragon? Your guess is as good as anyone's.

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