'Okay, Boss...!'

Two crafty recruiters inside the Pragokov company spin off a small research wing dedicated to finding workers for hot jobs. They improvise methods that mix wit with a hint of illegal edge, tracing prospects through clever surveillance and social capture. One target, a welder named Niederle, becomes entangled in a covert romance with a colleague, a situation the pair watch as a case study in what motivates applicants. The web of lies and flirtations grows as Niederle’s jealous spouse adds pressure, nudging him toward Pragokov for protection and career advancement. The result is a comic satirical look at hustle, ambition, and office politics. What begins as a pragmatic scheme soon spirals into a carnival of mistaken identities, playful betrayals, and improvisations that keep the office buzzing.

Directed by Petr Schulhoff and Jiří Vojta, Okay Boss draws on an original screenplay by Miroslav Hladký and arrived in 1978 as a light hearted Czech comedy about work life, office schemes, and the small moral questions people dodge daily.

Box office data for Okay Boss is not publicly documented, reflecting its status as a modest 1970s Czech release rather than a widescreen international hit. It played in local cinemas and TV, resonating with audiences who enjoy character driven humor.

Culturally this film sits among late 70s Czech workplace comedies that mix social satire with brisk ensemble humor. Its performances by the cast, especially the pairing of veteran comic players, anchor the brisk tempo and give the jokes a familiar edge that fans of the era remember.

Reception to Okay Boss mirrors its light tone, with critics noting its witty setup and character dynamics rather than heavy moralizing. The film centers on ambition, secrecy, and the quirks of recruitment culture, balancing episodic gags with a wink at office politics and romance that still feels playful today.