Willy the Sparrow
Vili, a veréb
“What would it feel like to be a bird and fly over the trees and housetops?”
Synopsis
Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.
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Willy The Sparrow
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-07-20
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Levente Igaz
Vili, a verébbé változott fiú (voice)
Klári Tolnay
Verbéna, a tündér (voice)
József Székhelyi
Cip úr, az idős veréb (voice)
Eszter Kárász
Füles, Vili húga (voice)
Cecília Esztergályos
Cili, a macska (voice)
Mátyás Usztics
Spagyi, a főveréb (voice)
József Gyabronka
Csures, Spagyi alvezére (voice)
Tibor Szilágyi
Krampusz, a kandúr (voice)
Ildikó Hüvösvölgyi
Csiperke, veréblány (voice)
Ildikó Kilin
Csiri, veréblány (voice)
Zoltán Bor
Sunya, közveréb (voice)
Péter Tihanyi
Guri, közveréb (voice)
István Hatfaludy
Züfec, a haspók közveréb (voice)
Zoltán Benkóczy
Degesz, az egyik részeges patkány (voice)
Sándor Suka
Zsozsó, a másik részeges patkány (voice)
András Komlós
A Lómező portása (voice)
Antal Farkas
A kocsma csaposa (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- József Gémes
- Screenplay & Story
- József Nepp, József Gémes
- Original Score
- Zsolt Pethő
- Original Title
- Vili, a veréb
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Pannónia Filmstúdió, Budapest Film, Hajdu Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
József Gémes
József Nepp, József Gémes
Zsolt Pethő
György Varga, Erzsébet Nemes, Árpád Lossonczy
Magda Hap
Department Leadership Roster
Magda Hap
Editor
József Gémes
Director
György Varga
Director of Photography
Erzsébet Nemes
Director of Photography
Árpád Lossonczy
Director of Photography
József Nepp
Writer
József Gémes
Writer
Zsolt Pethő
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Willy the Sparrow
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What is Willy the Sparrow about?
Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.
Who directed Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow was directed by József Gémes.
Who stars in Willy the Sparrow?
The principal cast of Willy the Sparrow includes Levente Igaz, Klári Tolnay, József Székhelyi, Eszter Kárász, Cecília Esztergályos.
When was Willy the Sparrow released and how long is it?
Willy the Sparrow was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Willy the Sparrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Willy the Sparrow was composed by Zsolt Pethő.