The Firemen's Ball
"A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire."
Originally released in 1967. The Firemen's Ball is a comedy film. directed by Miloš Forman. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, and František Debelka
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (239 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jan Vostrčil
as Head of Committee
Josef Šebánek
as Committee Member
František Debelka
as Committee Member
Josef Valnoha
as Committee Member
Ladislav Adam
as Committee Member
Vratislav Čermák
as Committee Member
Václav Novotný
as Committee Member
František Paska
as Committee Member
František Reinstein
as Committee Member
Josef Řehořek
as Committee Member
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Carlo Ponti Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Firemen's Ball about?
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 atten...
Who directed The Firemen's Ball?
The Firemen's Ball was directed by Miloš Forman.
How long is The Firemen's Ball?
The Firemen's Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Firemen's Ball released?
The Firemen's Ball was released on December 15, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Firemen's Ball?
The main cast of The Firemen's Ball includes Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka, Josef Valnoha, Ladislav Adam.
Is The Firemen's Ball worth watching?
The Firemen's Ball has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 239 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.