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5.6 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19191h 23mHungary

The Man of Gold

Az aranyember

Synopsis

Faithful to his word, Michael Tímar, captain of the St. Barbara, becomes the guardian of Kondya, daughter of a Turkish aristocrat on the run. Later, he weds the grateful young Turkish girl whom he saved from the waters of the Danube. While skillfully managing his wife's fortune, entrepreneur Tímar becomes an important wholesaler of wheat and exports his products to Brazil. But his marriage of convenience proves a failure. He is torn between the demands of bourgeois civilization, governed by money, and the ideal of freedom, consisting of living simply within nature. He then takes refuge by the side of the sweet Noemi on an island on the Danube.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alexander Korda
Screenplay & Story
Ladislaus Vajda, Mór Jókai
Original Title
Az aranyember
Country of Origin
Hungary
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Studios
Corvin Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alexander Korda

Screenplay & Story

Ladislaus Vajda, Mór Jókai

Director of Photography

Gusztáv Mihály Kovács

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mór Jókai

Department Leadership Roster

Alexander Korda

Alexander Korda

Director

Ladislaus Vajda

Writer

Gusztáv Mihály Kovács

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man of Gold

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Man of Gold about?

Faithful to his word, Michael Tímar, captain of the St. Barbara, becomes the guardian of Kondya, daughter of a Turkish aristocrat on the run. Later, he weds the grateful young Turkish girl whom he saved from the waters of the Danube. While skillfully managing his wife's fortune, entrepreneur Tímar becomes an important wholesaler of wheat and exports his products to Brazil. But his marriage of convenience proves a failure. He is torn between the demands of bourgeois civilization, governed by money, and the ideal of freedom, consisting of living simply within nature. He then takes refuge by the side of the sweet Noemi on an island on the Danube.

Who directed The Man of Gold?

The Man of Gold was directed by Alexander Korda.

Who stars in The Man of Gold?

The principal cast of The Man of Gold includes Gyula Bartos, Oscar Beregi Sr., Lili Berky, Jenõ Horváth, Mari K. Demjén.

When was The Man of Gold released and how long is it?

The Man of Gold was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Is The Man of Gold based on a book or true story?

The Man of Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mór Jókai".