Quick Plot Summary: Released in 1997, The Stand In is a Comedy film directed by Ladislav Smoljak, written by Ladislav Smoljak. The narrative brings laughter through sharp writing and comedic timing, providing amusement while touching on deeper societal themes. As part of the Divadlo Járy Cimrmana (kolekce), it provides a scannable look at the movie's central conflict involving Jan Kašpar as Principál.