The Firemen's Ball (1968)

"A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire."
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The Firemen's Ball
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StarringJan VostrčilJosef ŠebánekFrantišek Debelka
DirectorMiloš Forman
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NR 1 hr 13 minSep 29th, 1968Comedy
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Plot
The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement. There will be music and dancing, a beauty pageant and a raffle. The whole town will be in attendance. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 29th, 1968
Original Language:Czech
Production Companies:Filmové studio Barrandov, Carlo Ponti Cinematografica
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dark comedysmall townpolitical satirejoyfulczechoslovakiaczech new wavecommunist era

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