Volpone
Synopsis
The rich love wealth and believe that if they don't keep accumulating it, the world will collapse. It is this human weakness that Volpone, the old con man, builds on, inventing an unexpected trick to play a sickly old man about to die, who, with the help of his servant and skilful apprentice, tricks the hypocritical but wealthy Venetian citizens into doing anything in the hope of a rich inheritance. How things don't turn out as planned...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- György Fehér
- Screenplay & Story
- György Fehér
- Original Title
- Volpone
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
György Fehér
György Fehér
János Edelényi
Department Leadership Roster
György Fehér
Director
György Fehér
Writer
János Edelényi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volpone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Volpone about?
The rich love wealth and believe that if they don't keep accumulating it, the world will collapse. It is this human weakness that Volpone, the old con man, builds on, inventing an unexpected trick to play a sickly old man about to die, who, with the help of his servant and skilful apprentice, tricks the hypocritical but wealthy Venetian citizens into doing anything in the hope of a rich inheritance. How things don't turn out as planned...
Who directed Volpone?
Volpone was directed by György Fehér.
Who stars in Volpone?
The principal cast of Volpone includes Tamás Major, Lajos Básti, Ildikó Bánsági, Ferenc Kállai.
When was Volpone released and how long is it?
Volpone was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.