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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.
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73 min
1967-12-15
Released
Czech
225
7.06
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Commitee Member
Josef
Josef's Wife
Old Man
Retired Fire Chief
Standa
Ludva
Karel
Růženka
Miss Contest Nominee
Miss Contestant
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Marie
Rescuer
Wife
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Miss Contestant
Waiter
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