Ball Lightning (1979)

The biggest event in the history of moving.

Genre : Comedy

Runtime : 1H 22M

Director : Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Podskalský
Writer : Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Svěrák

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Dr. Radosta

Bílek

Knotek

Knotková

Flígr

Opatrná

Jechová

Ing. Severín

Dr. Ječný

Ječná

Kadlec

Kadlecová

Fazekaš

Vedral

Photographer

Fazekaš (voice)

Vedral (voice)

Crews

Director

Director

Screenplay

Screenplay

Director of Photography

Drahoslav Makovička

Creative Producer

Zdena Lukášová

First Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Script

Story

Story

Dramaturgy

Camera Operator

Assistant Camera

Production Design

Assistant Production Design

Set Decoration

Set Decoration

Set Decoration

Set Decoration

Costume Design

Lead Costumer

Costumer

Makeup & Hair

Makeup & Hair

Makeup & Hair

Editor

Assistant Editor

Assistant Editor

Sound

Production Manager

Unit Production Manager

Věra Lukášová

Unit Production Manager

Eliška Sekavová

Assistant Production Manager

Clapper Loader

Gaffer

Still Photographer

Original Music Composer

František Belfín

Conductor

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