The Inheritance
Örökség
Synopsis
During the rising of nazism, Sylvia, a rich but sterile woman, needs an heir to inherit her father's money. So she bribes Irene, a Jewish girl, to have a child by her husband.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Márta Mészáros
- Screenplay & Story
- András Szeredás, Miklós Vásárhelyi, Márta Mészáros, Jan Nowicki, Ildikó Kórody
- Original Score
- Zsolt Döme
- Original Title
- Örökség
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Márta Mészáros
András Szeredás, Miklós Vásárhelyi, Márta Mészáros, Jan Nowicki, Ildikó Kórody
Zsolt Döme
Elemér Ragályi
Annamária Szántó Komlóssy
Department Leadership Roster
Annamária Szántó Komlóssy
Editor
József Romvári
Production Design
Márta Mészáros
Director
Fanny Kemenes
Costume Design
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Márta Mészáros
Writer
Jan Nowicki
Writer
Ildikó Kórody
Writer
Zsolt Döme
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inheritance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Inheritance about?
During the rising of nazism, Sylvia, a rich but sterile woman, needs an heir to inherit her father's money. So she bribes Irene, a Jewish girl, to have a child by her husband.
Who directed The Inheritance?
The Inheritance was directed by Márta Mészáros.
Who stars in The Inheritance?
The principal cast of The Inheritance includes Isabelle Huppert, Lili Monori, Jan Nowicki, Zita Perczel, Szabó Sándor.
When was The Inheritance released and how long is it?
The Inheritance was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Inheritance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inheritance was composed by Zsolt Döme.