Dollar Daddy
Dollárpapa
Synopsis
A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
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Iván Darvas
Dr. Jenő Szekeres
János Rajz
Tamás Hoffmann
Imre Ráday
Koltay
Erzsi Somogyi
Koltay's wife
Tivadar Uray
The chieftain
Lajos Mányai
banker Bottlik
Rozi Gaál
Kató
Tivadar Horváth
The son of the chieftain
Sándor Peti
banker Brenner
Sándor Tompa
Dr. Króny
László Kabos
Ágost Kandel, tailor
László Bánhidi
Ervin Kibédi
(uncredited)
István Egri
Captain
Alfonzó
jailer
Nusi Somogyi
László Misoga
András Tassy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Gertler
- Screenplay & Story
- Szilárd Darvas, Béla Gádor
- Original Score
- Szabolcs Fényes
- Original Title
- Dollárpapa
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Hunnia Filmstúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Gertler
Szilárd Darvas, Béla Gádor, Andor Gábor
Szabolcs Fényes
István Eiben
Sándor Boronkay
Department Leadership Roster
István Eiben
Director of Photography
Viktor Gertler
Director
Andor Gábor
Writer
Szabolcs Fényes
Original Music Composer
Szilárd Darvas
Screenplay
Béla Gádor
Screenplay
Mátyás Varga
Production Design
Éva Weingruber
Costume Design
Sándor Boronkay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dollar Daddy
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What is Dollar Daddy about?
A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
Who directed Dollar Daddy?
Dollar Daddy was directed by Viktor Gertler.
Who stars in Dollar Daddy?
The principal cast of Dollar Daddy includes Iván Darvas, János Rajz, Imre Ráday, Erzsi Somogyi, Tivadar Uray.
When was Dollar Daddy released and how long is it?
Dollar Daddy was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Dollar Daddy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dollar Daddy was composed by Szabolcs Fényes.