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They call me Lars

They call me Lars

Apr 16, 2026 · 1h 53m

Director

Jaroslav Fuit

Overview

The story of the film *They Call Me Lars* pays homage to the “hard-boiled detective genre,” with present-day Prague standing in for 1930s Los Angeles. But private eye Lars doesn’t wear a suit like the legendary detective Phil Marlowe of old. He’s a tough guy in a leather jacket, with a shaved head and a scruffy beard. After being kicked out of the police force for complete insubordination, he scrapes by however he can. He solves various problems for his clients or, conversely, causes trouble for others. It depends on the assignment. The only thing left to him from his time in the service is his former partner and friend Gold. The only thing he has left from his time in government service is his former partner and friend Gold, and it is Gold who offers him a lucrative deal.

About They call me Lars

What is They call me Lars about?

The story of the film *They Call Me Lars* pays homage to the “hard-boiled detective genre,” with present-day Prague standing in for 1930s Los Angeles. But private eye Lars doesn’t wear a suit like the legendary detective Phil Marlowe of old. He’s a tough guy in a leather jacket, with a shaved head and a scruffy beard. After being kicked out of the police force for complete insubordination, he…

When was They call me Lars released?

They call me Lars was released on April 16, 2026.

How long is They call me Lars?

They call me Lars runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who directed They call me Lars?

They call me Lars was directed by Jaroslav Fuit.

Who is in the cast of They call me Lars?

The cast of They call me Lars includes Martin Hofmann (Lars), Justýna Zedníková (Bonnie), David Švehlík (Gold), Maxmilián Dolanský and Natalia Germani.

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