The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary
A zsarnok szíve, avagy Boccaccio Magyarországon
Synopsis
A historical drama set in the 1400s, a young man sent to Italy but is forced back after his father's mysterious death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miklós Jancsó
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanna Gagliardo, Gyula Hernádi, Miklós Jancsó
- Original Score
- György Orbán, Zoltán Simon
- Original Title
- A zsarnok szíve, avagy Boccaccio Magyarországon
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miklós Jancsó
Giovanna Gagliardo, Gyula Hernádi, Miklós Jancsó
György Orbán, Zoltán Simon
János Kende
Zsuzsa Csákány
Department Leadership Roster
Miklós Jancsó
Director
Giovanna Gagliardo
Writer
Gyula Hernádi
Writer
György Orbán
Original Music Composer
Zoltán Simon
Original Music Composer
Miklós Jancsó
Writer
János Kende
Director of Photography
Zsuzsa Csákány
Editor
Tamás Banovich
Costume Design
Danda Ortona
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary
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What is The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary about?
A historical drama set in the 1400s, a young man sent to Italy but is forced back after his father's mysterious death.
Who directed The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary?
The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary was directed by Miklós Jancsó.
Who stars in The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary?
The principal cast of The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary includes Ninetto Davoli, László Gálffi, László Márkus, József Madaras, Teresa Ann Savoy.
When was The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary released and how long is it?
The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tyrant's Heart, or Boccaccio in Hungary was composed by György Orbán, Zoltán Simon.