Powder and Petrol
Pudr a benzin
Synopsis
The Voskovec and Werich duo play a peculiar pair - a clumsy coach driver and an equally clumsy traffic policeman, who both fall in love with a young actress. Although their ludicrous courtship does not work out, both buddies become successful revue comedians.
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Jan Werich
George Voskovec
Ella Šárková
Marta Malá
Bohuš Záhorský
Josef Malý
Vojta Plachý-Tůma
Jiří David
Josef Skřivan
Richard
Joe Jenčík
Joe Brock
Miloš Nedbal
Jan Sviták
Max
Alexander Třebovský
Marek
Josef Kotalík
Vodička
Vladimír Majer
Emil Dlesk
Karel
Karel Steklý
Nina Jirsíková
Jaroslav Gradwohl
Václav Trégl
Jan Mikota
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jindřich Honzl
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Werich, George Voskovec, Jindřich Honzl
- Original Score
- Jaroslav Ježek
- Original Title
- Pudr a benzin
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jindřich Honzl
Jan Werich, George Voskovec, Jindřich Honzl
Jaroslav Ježek
Václav Vích
George Voskovec, Jan Werich
Department Leadership Roster
Jaroslav Ježek
Original Music Composer
Jindřich Honzl
Director
Václav Vích
Director of Photography
Jan Werich
Screenplay
George Voskovec
Screenplay
Jindřich Honzl
Screenplay
George Voskovec
Producer
Jan Werich
Producer
Vilém Rittershain
Production Design
František Zelenka
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powder and Petrol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powder and Petrol about?
The Voskovec and Werich duo play a peculiar pair - a clumsy coach driver and an equally clumsy traffic policeman, who both fall in love with a young actress. Although their ludicrous courtship does not work out, both buddies become successful revue comedians.
Who directed Powder and Petrol?
Powder and Petrol was directed by Jindřich Honzl.
Who stars in Powder and Petrol?
The principal cast of Powder and Petrol includes Jan Werich, George Voskovec, Ella Šárková, Bohuš Záhorský, Vojta Plachý-Tůma.
When was Powder and Petrol released and how long is it?
Powder and Petrol was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Powder and Petrol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Powder and Petrol was composed by Jaroslav Ježek.