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.
If you've got a soft spot for classic farce, The Inspector General is worth a look. It’s definitely for the fans of old-school physical comedy and people who enjoy watching self-important officials get their comeuppance. If you need tight pacing or modern polish, you'll probably hate this. It’s a bit shaggy around the ...
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"If you've got a soft spot for classic farce, The Inspector General is worth a look. It’s definitely for the fans of old-school physical comedy and people who enjoy watching self-important officials get their comeuppance. If you need tight pacing or modern polish, you'll probably hate this. It’s a bit shaggy around the edges, but that’s kind of the charm.The Burian ShowLet's be real: you are here for Vlasta Burian. He moves through this movie like he’s running on a different battery than everyone..."
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