Movie

Ball Lightning

“The biggest event in the history of moving.”

★ 7.3(22)19791h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Ladislav Smoljak, Zdeněk Podskalský
Release date: 1979-08-10
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

About Ball Lightning

Ball Lightning is a 1979 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ladislav Smoljak and Zdeněk Podskalský, starring Rudolf Hrušínský, Karel Kalaš and Josef Abrhám. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ball Lightning in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Rudolf Hrušínský

Dr. Radosta

Karel Kalaš

Bílek

Josef Abrhám

Knotek

Daniela Kolářová

Knotková

Bedřich Prokoš

Bohumil Flígr

Zita Kabátová

Jarmila Opatrná

Milada Ježková

Anežka Jechová

Ladislav Smoljak

Ing. Severín

Zdeněk Svěrák

Dr. Ječný

Marie Málková

Ječná

Rudolf Vodrážka

Kadlec

Karolina Slunéčková

Kadlecová

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ball Lightning in United States?+

Ball Lightning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ball Lightning on Netflix?+

Ball Lightning is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Ball Lightning?+

Ball Lightning has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Ball Lightning?+

Ball Lightning stars Rudolf Hrušínský, Karel Kalaš, Josef Abrhám, Daniela Kolářová and Bedřich Prokoš.

When did Ball Lightning come out?+

Ball Lightning is a 1979 movie directed by Ladislav Smoljak and Zdeněk Podskalský.

What genre is Ball Lightning?+

Ball Lightning is Comedy film.

Who directed Ball Lightning?+

Ball Lightning was directed by Ladislav Smoljak and Zdeněk Podskalský.