The Phantom on Horseback
Kísértet Lublón
Synopsis
News spreads like wildfire through the streets of Lubló: the ghost of recently deceased Mihály Kaszperek has been seen emerging now and then around the town. He pays off his debts, seeks out his debtors, flirts with his widow, then before sunrise he gallops off seated back to front on his steed. However, it soon transpires that the gold he is using is fake. Naturally, a counterfeiting phantom quickly attracts the attention of the authorities as well. Detective Jakab Strang is given the task of arresting the wayward dearly departed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Róbert Bán
- Screenplay & Story
- Róbert Bán
- Original Score
- Emil Petrovics
- Original Title
- Kísértet Lublón
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Róbert Bán
Róbert Bán, Kálmán Mikszáth
Emil Petrovics
Tamás Somló
Gabi Kerényi
Department Leadership Roster
Róbert Bán
Director
Tamás Somló
Director of Photography
Emil Petrovics
Original Music Composer
Gabi Kerényi
Editor
József Romvári
Production Design
Fanny Kemenes
Costume Design
Róbert Bán
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom on Horseback
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What is The Phantom on Horseback about?
News spreads like wildfire through the streets of Lubló: the ghost of recently deceased Mihály Kaszperek has been seen emerging now and then around the town. He pays off his debts, seeks out his debtors, flirts with his widow, then before sunrise he gallops off seated back to front on his steed. However, it soon transpires that the gold he is using is fake. Naturally, a counterfeiting phantom quickly attracts the attention of the authorities as well. Detective Jakab Strang is given the task of arresting the wayward dearly departed.
Who directed The Phantom on Horseback?
The Phantom on Horseback was directed by Róbert Bán.
Who stars in The Phantom on Horseback?
The principal cast of The Phantom on Horseback includes György Cserhalmi, Dezső Garas, Réka Nagy, Ágnes Bánfalvy, Irén Bordán.
When was The Phantom on Horseback released and how long is it?
The Phantom on Horseback was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom on Horseback?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom on Horseback was composed by Emil Petrovics.
Is The Phantom on Horseback based on a book or true story?
The Phantom on Horseback is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kálmán Mikszáth".