Oldřich Lipský (Juli 4, 1924, Pelhřimov – October 19, 1986, Prague) was a popular and influential Czech film director, brother of actor Lubomír Lipský.
Czechoslovakian filmmaker Oldrich Lipsky is best known for his satires and comedies, particularly his gentle spoof on American westerns Lemonade Joe (1966). During WW II, Lipsky spent time in a work camp. Later he attended Charles University in Prague and studied philosophy, later working as an artistic director at Prague’s Satirical Theater. Lipsky then worked as an actor and screenwriter in the early ’50s becoming a director in 1954. —allmovie guide
An absurd, bizarre, odd, funny and very charming parody on private detective movies. Fine camera work by Kučera (as always) plus some nice stop motion work. And yes, I would die to get hold of Carter's gorgeous super detective equipment!