The Last Manuscript
Az utolsó kézirat
Synopsis
This sarcastic drama is taken from the popular Hungarian novel by Tibor Dery. A terminally ill writer (Jozef Kroner) of national prominence watches as family and friends gather like vultures for his imminent demise. Relli (Alexander Bardini) smiles and pretends to be the writer's friend as he tries to get his hands on an unpublished manuscript. The opening scene is the highlight of the film. While the dead writer is being laid to rest in a national funeral, he emerges from the coffin and walks into his own grave while the mourners flee in terror.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Károly Makk
- Original Title
- Az utolsó kézirat
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Dialóg Filmstúdió
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What is The Last Manuscript about?
This sarcastic drama is taken from the popular Hungarian novel by Tibor Dery. A terminally ill writer (Jozef Kroner) of national prominence watches as family and friends gather like vultures for his imminent demise. Relli (Alexander Bardini) smiles and pretends to be the writer's friend as he tries to get his hands on an unpublished manuscript. The opening scene is the highlight of the film. While the dead writer is being laid to rest in a national funeral, he emerges from the coffin and walks into his own grave while the mourners flee in terror.
Who directed The Last Manuscript?
The Last Manuscript was directed by Károly Makk.
Who stars in The Last Manuscript?
The principal cast of The Last Manuscript includes Jozef Kroner, Aleksander Bardini, Eszter Nagy-Kálózy, Irén Psota, Béla Both.
When was The Last Manuscript released and how long is it?
The Last Manuscript was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.