Petőfi '73
Synopsis
Using high-school students, Hungarian director Ferenc Kardos re-created the 1848 revolutionary period in that country's history which was dominated by the poet/soldier Sandor Petofi (1822-1849). Petofi wrote many epic poems which inspired Hungarian nationalism, the most well-known of which is Up Magyar! The students were encouraged to improvise without costumes or scenery, and did so with gusto.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferenc Kardos
- Screenplay & Story
- István Kardos, Ferenc Kardos
- Original Score
- Levente Szörényi
- Original Title
- Petőfi '73
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Budapest Filmstúdió Vállalat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferenc Kardos
István Kardos, Ferenc Kardos
Levente Szörényi
János Kende
János Rózsa
Department Leadership Roster
Ferenc Kardos
Director
István Kardos
Screenplay
János Rózsa
Editor
Ferenc Kardos
Screenplay
János Kende
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Petőfi '73
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Petőfi '73 about?
Using high-school students, Hungarian director Ferenc Kardos re-created the 1848 revolutionary period in that country's history which was dominated by the poet/soldier Sandor Petofi (1822-1849). Petofi wrote many epic poems which inspired Hungarian nationalism, the most well-known of which is Up Magyar! The students were encouraged to improvise without costumes or scenery, and did so with gusto.
Who directed Petőfi '73?
Petőfi '73 was directed by Ferenc Kardos.
Who stars in Petőfi '73?
The principal cast of Petőfi '73 includes Mihály Kovács, Kata Kánya, Zoltán Fábián, Nóra Kovács, Can Togay.
When was Petőfi '73 released and how long is it?
Petőfi '73 was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Petőfi '73?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Petőfi '73 was composed by Levente Szörényi.