The Lupinek Case (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The Lupinek Case is a crime and family film directed by Václav Vorlíček, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In a wooden hut used as a canvassing center, members of a children's puppet-theatre group are rehearsing for a production about a journey to the Moon. The goings-on inside the hut and outside are being closely followed by amateur detective Pepik Barnabás. He, however, is the first to be under suspicion when a trunk containing puppets goes missing. The children follow him but, when they catch up with him, they discover he hasn't got it. Pepík offers to help them in their search.
Who’s in it. The Lupinek Case stars Martin Švehla as Lupinek, Karel Michálek as Pavel, Zuzana Roithová as Helenka and Michal Pelikán, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lupinek Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lupinek Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lupinek Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lupinek Case (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lupinek Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lupinek Case worth watching?
- The Lupinek Case holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lupinek Case?
- The Lupinek Case stars Martin Švehla, Karel Michálek, Zuzana Roithová, Michal Pelikán and Jindřich Pulec.
- When was The Lupinek Case released?
- The Lupinek Case was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.