Firemen's Ball (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1949, Firemen's Ball is a comedy and drama film directed by André Berthomieu, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 1944, France experiences its last days of German occupation. A microcosm representative of the various attitudes adopted during this troubled period, some heroic, others less brilliant, the Grégeois family, scattered by the war, will strengthen its ties according to the Allied advance on the territory and the liberation of Paris, with its joys but also its sorrows, because not all of its members will survive the relative chaos that will characterize this end of the world war.
Who’s in it. Firemen's Ball stars Claude Dauphin as Camille, Olivier and Henri Grégeois, Paulette Dubost as Germaine, Dominique Nohain as Michel and Michèle Philippe as Paméla Noël, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Firemen's Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firemen's Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firemen's Ball tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firemen's Ball (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Firemen's Ball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Firemen's Ball worth watching?
- Firemen's Ball holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firemen's Ball?
- Firemen's Ball stars Claude Dauphin, Paulette Dubost, Dominique Nohain, Michèle Philippe and Henri Crémieux.
- When was Firemen's Ball released?
- Firemen's Ball was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.