The Firemen's Ball(Hoří, má panenko)
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Czechoslovakia, Italy · 1967
1h 13m
Director Miloš Forman
Starring Jan Vostrčil, Josef Šebánek, Josef Valnoha, František Debelka
Genre Comedy, Drama
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The firemen of a provincial Czechoslovakian town throw a ball in honor of the old chief's retirement- a glorious party attended by everyone in the area. However, the proceedings are dogged by difficulty at every step. Workplace injuries, stolen prizes, a shortage of pretty girls... and fire.
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