The Firemen’s Ball (1967): Cast
The Firemen’s Ball is a 1967 comedy directed by Miloš Forman, starring Milada Ježková as Josef's Wife, Vlastimila Vlková and Jan Vostrčil. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Firemen’s Ball About?
The premise of The Firemen’s Ball without spoilers.
A vivid comedy set in a provincial Czechoslovak town, where the fire brigade throws a retirement ball for their long‑time chief. The evening includes music, dancing, a beauty contest and a raffle attended by the whole community. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty women and an unexpected fire derail the celebration.
The Firemen’s Ball Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- beauty contest
- theft
- corruption
- bureaucracy
- political satire
- satire
- 1960s
- czech new wave
- ineptitude
- confusion
- fire
- firefighter
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- house on fire
- undressing
- husband wife relationship
- non professional actor
- raffle ticket
- chaos
- fire brigade
- dance
- band
- stolen item
- gift
- octogenarian
- objectification of women
- fire axe
- bribe
- old man
- party
- thief
- incompetence
- political allegory
- allegory
- fire rescue
- snow
- dancing
- argument
- absurd humor
- bed
- comma in title
- raffle
- ladder
- ballroom dancing
- bikini
- beer
- timidity
- paternoster
- shyness
- disorganization
- head cheese
The Firemen’s Ball Cast & Characters
Milada Ježková leads the cast as Josef's Wife, with Vlastimila Vlková and Jan Vostrčil as Head of Committee. Directed by Miloš Forman; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Miloš Forman
- Milada Ježková as Josef's Wife
- Vlastimila Vlková
- Jan Vostrčil as Head of Committee
- Josef Šebánek as Committee Member
Also Starring in The Firemen’s Ball
· 33 more- Josef Kolb Josef
- Stanislav Dytrich Waiter
- Hana Kuberová Miss Contestant
- Ladislav Adam Committee Member
- Jan Stöckl Retired Fire Chief
- Antonín Blažejovský Standa
- Miloslav Balcar
- Josef Valnoha Committee Member
- František Debelka Committee Member
- Vratislav Čermák Committee Member
- Václav Novotný Committee Member
- František Paska Committee Member
- František Reinstein Committee Member
- Josef Řehořek Committee Member
- J. Řeháček Commitee Member
- František Svět Old Man
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- Josef Kutálek Ludva
- Stanislav Holubec Karel
- Alena Květová Růženka
- Ivana Freiburgová Miss Contest Nominee
- Marie Slívová Miss Contestant
- V. Bartošová Miss Contest Nominee
- V. Janusová Miss Contest Nominee
- E. Šnajdrová Miss Contest Nominee
- Miluše Zelená Miss Contestant
- Anna Liepoldová Marie
- Jiří Líbal Rescuer
- Marie Kovářová Wife
- Jarmila Kuchařová Wife
- Hana Hanusová Miss Contestant
- Olga Blechová
- F. Řehořková
- M. Mejsnarová
The Firemen’s Ball Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Hori, ma panenko
The Firemen’s Ball Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Anuschka - es brennt mein Schatz” and “Tüz van, babám!”.
- Also known as
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- Anuschka - es brennt mein Schatz
- Tüz van, babám!
- Al fuoco, pompieri!
- Like a House on Fire
- ¡Al fuego, bomberos!
- Det brinner, min sköna
- 소방수의 무도회
- Бал пожарных
- Balul pompierilor
- Fuoco ragazza mia!
- 火事だよ！カワイ子ちゃん
- Φωτιά... Πυροσβέστες
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- Der Feuerwehrball
- Au feu les pompiers !
- O Baile dos Bombeiros
- Pali się, moja panno
- Anuschka
- Fuoco, ragazza mia
- 消防员舞会
- Au feu, les pompiers !
- Tűz van, babám
- Al fuego, bomberos
- Koşun İtfaiyeciler
- Det brinner, min sköna!
- Пожар, момичето ми
- Brandmænd i fyr og flamme
- Palaa, palaa!
- Бал пожежників
- Pritsimeeste ball
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The Firemen’s Ball FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Firemen’s Ball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Firemen’s Ball?
The Firemen’s Ball runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Firemen’s Ball released?
The Firemen’s Ball was released on December 15, 1967.
Who directed The Firemen’s Ball?
The Firemen’s Ball was directed by Miloš Forman.
More films by Miloš Forman Who is in the cast of The Firemen’s Ball?
The Firemen’s Ball stars Milada Ježková as Josef's Wife, Vlastimila Vlková and Jan Vostrčil as Head of Committee, among 37 credited actors.
Does The Firemen’s Ball have a post-credit scene?
No. The Firemen’s Ball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Firemen’s Ball in?
The original language of The Firemen’s Ball is Czech.
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