Hoří, má panenko
A colorful comedy, in which people dance, steal and extinguish the fire.
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.
The Firemen's Ball (1967) is a comedy film directed by Miloš Forman, released on December 15, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka and Josef Valnoha. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 259 ratings.
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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
J. Řeháček
as Commitee Member
Josef Kolb
as Josef
Directed by Miloš Forman, written by Miloš Forman, Jaroslav Papoušek and Ivan Passer, produced by Carlo Ponti and Rudolf Hájek.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 259 ratings.
Miloš Forman's final film in the Czech language is a pure critique of bureaucracy. Set entirely at a banquet honoring a dying, 86-year-old former fire chief, it masterfully depicts the event's descent into fiasco. The film exposes the decay of Czechoslovak society and its so-called socialism, making the audience smile and even laugh, all without ever compromising its sharp comedic edge. It is a rare work that…
Reviewed on September 26, 2025
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The Firemen's Ball (1967) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Firemen's Ball (1967) includes Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka, Josef Valnoha and Ladislav Adam. The film was directed by Miloš Forman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Firemen's Ball was released on December 15, 1967 and runs for 1h 13m.
The Firemen's Ball (1967) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 259 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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