Ball Lightning

Aug 10, 1979

1h 22m

★ 6.9

The biggest event in the history of moving.

Overview

A comedy about exchange of 12 apartments , which, its organizer, lawyer Radosta, rightly called Action Ball Lightning. To prepare, organize and execute the exchange of twelve apartments is a work worthy champions. Radosta, who was excellently played by Rudolf Hrušínský, solved all sudden difficulties and complications on the fly and with grace. To be sure that the on the D-day everything goes well he prepares a little rehearsal, which reveals many minor issues caused for example by wedding ordered to inappropriate term or hesitation of some participants. Last but not least a night exercise announced by drunk psychologist Knotků, creates a lot of confusion that nearly sabotaged the whole operation.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Filmové studio Barrandov

Ball Lightning Trailers

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Cast

Dr. Radosta

Rudolf Hrušínský

Bílek

Karel Kalaš

Knotek

Josef Abrhám

Knotková

Daniela Kolářová

Flígr

Bedřich Prokoš

Opatrná

Zita Kabátová

Jechová

Milada Ježková

Ing. Severín

Ladislav Smoljak

Dr. Ječný

Zdeněk Svěrák

Ječná

Marie Málková

Kadlec

Rudolf Vodrážka

Kadlecová

Karolina Slunéčková

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