Ján Lacko
Myjava, Československo

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.

Top 10 collaborators

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Crew

Kvočka (1988)
Director | Writer
Toto leto doma (1981)
Director
Cnostný Metod (1980)
Director
Dievča z jazera (1979)
Director
Poštársky príbeh (1978)
Director
Rozdelení (1977)
Director
Ďaleko je do neba (1973)
Director
Páni sa zabávajú (1972)
Director
Človek na moste (1972)
Director
Chameleón (1969)
Director | Screenplay
Odhalenie Alžbety Báthoryčky (1965)
Director
Žltý dostavník (1965)
Director
Noc v internáte (1965)
Director
Výhybka (1963)
Director
Trip on the Danube (1963)
Director
Vždy možno začať (1962)
Director
Soccer Fans (1961)
Director
Skaly a ľudia (1960)
Director
Šťastie príde v nedeľu (1959)
Director | Lyricist
An Honest Thief (1958)
Director
Earthly Honor (1958)
First Assistant Director
The Last Witch (1957)
Assistant Director