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Ján Lacko

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Directed movies: 11Directed series: 1All crew credits: 12

TMDB ID: 137037

IMDb ID: nm0480147

Known for: Directing

Born: December 24, 1925

Died: June 24, 1991

Age: 65

Place of birth: Myjava, Československo

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1957 - 1981

Years active: 25

Wikidata: Q13421351

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Biography

Ján Lacko was a Slovak film director and assistant director, recognized for his contributions to Czechoslovak cinema. He began his career in the film industry in the late 1940s, initially working as an assistant director. Lacko directed several notable films, including Šťastie príde v nedeľu (1959), Skalní v ofsajde (1961), and Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky (1965). His films often explored social themes and human relationships, contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Slovakia. Lacko passed away in Bratislava in 1991.

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