Stars of Eger
Egri csillagok
Synopsis
This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltán Várkonyi
- Screenplay & Story
- Géza Gárdonyi
- Original Title
- Egri csillagok
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltán Várkonyi
Géza Gárdonyi
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Zoltán Várkonyi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stars of Eger
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What is Stars of Eger about?
This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
Who directed Stars of Eger?
Stars of Eger was directed by Zoltán Várkonyi.
Who stars in Stars of Eger?
The principal cast of Stars of Eger includes Imre Sinkovits, György Bárdy, Kovács István, Tibor Bitskey, Gábor Agárdy.
When was Stars of Eger released and how long is it?
Stars of Eger was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Is Stars of Eger based on a book or true story?
Stars of Eger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Géza Gárdonyi".