Volley for a Black Buffalo
Sortűz egy fekete bivalyért
Synopsis
During the years following World War II, a new boy arrives to class 7/c, and the audience learns to know the lives of the drunkard teacher, his husband-cheating wife, the lonely music teacher hiding behind her paper flowers, the wise count deprived of all his properties, the jovial parish priest and especially the buffalo owner of tragic fate who lost his four daughters, alongside with the young protagonist.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Szabó László
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferenc András, Nándor Gion, Szabó László, Ferenc Jeli
- Original Score
- Emil Petrovics
- Original Title
- Sortűz egy fekete bivalyért
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Procinex
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Szabó László
Ferenc András, Nándor Gion, Szabó László, Ferenc Jeli
Emil Petrovics
János Kende
Department Leadership Roster
János Kende
Director of Photography
Szabó László
Director
Ferenc András
Writer
Szabó László
Writer
Zsuzsa Borsi
Costume Design
Ferenc Jeli
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volley for a Black Buffalo
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What is Volley for a Black Buffalo about?
During the years following World War II, a new boy arrives to class 7/c, and the audience learns to know the lives of the drunkard teacher, his husband-cheating wife, the lonely music teacher hiding behind her paper flowers, the wise count deprived of all his properties, the jovial parish priest and especially the buffalo owner of tragic fate who lost his four daughters, alongside with the young protagonist.
Who directed Volley for a Black Buffalo?
Volley for a Black Buffalo was directed by Szabó László.
Who stars in Volley for a Black Buffalo?
The principal cast of Volley for a Black Buffalo includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Cottençon, Székely B. Miklós, Ferenc Kállai.
When was Volley for a Black Buffalo released and how long is it?
Volley for a Black Buffalo was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Volley for a Black Buffalo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Volley for a Black Buffalo was composed by Emil Petrovics.
Is Volley for a Black Buffalo based on a book or true story?
Volley for a Black Buffalo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nándor Gion".