The Firemen's Ball
1967, Czech. Directed by Miloš Forman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Czech
- Rated
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The Firemen's Ball is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Miloš FormanDirector
- 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
- Josef KolbJosef
Details
- Released
- 15 December 1967
- Original title
- Hoří, má panenko
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, Italy
- Written by
- Ivan Passer, Miloš Forman, Jaroslav Papoušek
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The Firemen's Ball: quick answers
Is The Firemen's Ball worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 270 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Firemen's Ball?
The Firemen's Ball runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Firemen's Ball have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Firemen's Ball. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Firemen's Ball parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Firemen's Ball yet.
Which OTT platform is The Firemen's Ball on?
The Firemen's Ball is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Firemen's Ball?
If you liked The Firemen's Ball, try Duplex, The Bed Sitting Room, The Mouse That Roared.
Who directed The Firemen's Ball?
The Firemen's Ball (1967) was directed by Miloš Forman and stars Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, František Debelka.