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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 91% | 26% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10270 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Miloš FormanDirector, Screenplay
- Ivan PasserScreenplay
- Jaroslav PapoušekScreenplay
- Karel MarešOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jan VostrčilHead of Committee
- Josef ŠebánekCommittee Member
- František DebelkaCommittee Member
- Josef ValnohaCommittee Member
- Ladislav AdamCommittee Member
- Vratislav ČermákCommittee Member
- Václav NovotnýCommittee Member
- František PaskaCommittee Member
- František ReinsteinCommittee Member
- Josef ŘehořekCommittee Member
- J. ŘeháčekCommitee Member
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