The Inspector-General (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1933, The Inspector-General is a comedy film directed by Martin Frič.
What it’s about. Vlasta Burian appears in a town of Czarist Russia impersonating an Inspector General, and he is entertained lavishly by the local political-hacks and peasants seeking his favor for whatever they are advocating or need fixed. Burain is involved in a series of comical situations as he takes everything he can gets his hands on while the peasants, who must plead for the betterment of their conditions, are left on the outside-looking-in. He makes his escape just as the real Inspector General is set to appear, but those-in-need will be no better off when the real McCoy shows up then they were with Burian.
Who’s in it. The Inspector-General stars Vlasta Burian as úředník z Petrohradu Ivan Alexandrovič Chlestakov a falešný revizor, Václav Trégl as Chlestakovův sluha, Jaroslav Marvan as hejtman Anton Skvoznik Dmuchanovský and Zdeňka Baldová as hejtmanova žena Anna Andrejevna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Inspector-General 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 The Inspector-General page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inspector-General tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inspector-General (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inspector-General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inspector-General worth watching?
- The Inspector-General holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Inspector-General?
- The Inspector-General stars Vlasta Burian, Václav Trégl, Jaroslav Marvan, Zdeňka Baldová and Truda Grosslichtová.
- When was The Inspector-General released?
- The Inspector-General was released in 1933.