Lost Illusions
Elveszett illúziók
Synopsis
Via the New York Times: "The Hungarian director Gyula Gazdag has transposed the middle section of Balzac's "Lost Illusions" from Paris in the mid-19th century to the Budapest of 1968... it tells of Laszlo Sardi - Balzac's Lucien Chardon - and his efforts to launch his literary career amid the snobbery and sophistication of a big city."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gyula Gazdag
- Screenplay & Story
- Gyula Gazdag, Miklós Györffy, György Spiró, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Title
- Elveszett illúziók
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gyula Gazdag
Gyula Gazdag, Miklós Györffy, György Spiró, Honoré de Balzac
Department Leadership Roster
Gyula Gazdag
Director
Gyula Gazdag
Writer
Miklós Györffy
Writer
György Spiró
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Illusions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost Illusions about?
Via the New York Times: "The Hungarian director Gyula Gazdag has transposed the middle section of Balzac's "Lost Illusions" from Paris in the mid-19th century to the Budapest of 1968... it tells of Laszlo Sardi - Balzac's Lucien Chardon - and his efforts to launch his literary career amid the snobbery and sophistication of a big city."
Who directed Lost Illusions?
Lost Illusions was directed by Gyula Gazdag.
Who stars in Lost Illusions?
The principal cast of Lost Illusions includes Gábor Máté, Dorottya Udvaros, Sándor Szakácsi, Zoltán Bezerédy, Bogusław Linda.
When was Lost Illusions released and how long is it?
Lost Illusions was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is Lost Illusions based on a book or true story?
Lost Illusions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".