John, the Hero
János Vitéz
“Sándor Petőfi's masterpiece comes to life on the screen!”
Synopsis
1938 screen adaptation of the 1904 musical version of the classic Hungarian fairy tale poem by Sándor Petőfi about the romantic adventures of Kukorica Jancsi and his beloved Iluska.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Béla Gaál
- Screenplay & Story
- Károly Bakonyi, Jenö Heltai, Gyula Somogyváry
- Original Score
- Pongrac Kacsoh
- Original Title
- János Vitéz
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Béla Gaál
Károly Bakonyi, Jenö Heltai, Gyula Somogyváry, Sándor Petőfi
Pongrac Kacsoh
Department Leadership Roster
Sándor Petőfi
Writer
Károly Bakonyi
Screenplay
Jenö Heltai
Screenplay
Gyula Somogyváry
Screenplay
Béla Gaál
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About John, the Hero
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What is John, the Hero about?
1938 screen adaptation of the 1904 musical version of the classic Hungarian fairy tale poem by Sándor Petőfi about the romantic adventures of Kukorica Jancsi and his beloved Iluska.
Who directed John, the Hero?
John, the Hero was directed by Béla Gaál.
Who stars in John, the Hero?
The principal cast of John, the Hero includes Imre Palló, Dajka Margit, Tivadar Bilicsi, Gyula Csortos, Ferenc Kiss.
When was John, the Hero released and how long is it?
John, the Hero was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for John, the Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John, the Hero was composed by Pongrac Kacsoh.