Cat's Play
Macskajáték
Synopsis
Karoly Makk's heartbreaking story of two unmarried sisters who cast wistful glances back at their lives, but still believe in hope and love, earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974. In this follow-up to the director's internationally acclaimed Love, Makk once again exhibits his extraordinary skills at drawing emotionally compelling performances from his talented female leads. Makk's film opposes the bleakness of the outside world with passion, love, and loyalty.
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Dajka Margit
Orbánné, Erzsi (as Dayka Margit)
Ildikó Piros
Orbánné lánykorában
Elma Bulla
Giza
Éva Dombrádi
Giza lánykorában
Mari Törőcsik
Maid
Margit Makay
Paula
Samu Balázs
Csermlényi Viktor
Gyöngyi Bürös
Ilus, Orbánné lánya
Attila Tyll
Józsi, Ilus férje
Sári Kürthy
Viktor anyja
Tibor Szilágyi
Iskolaigazgató
Erzsi Orsolya
Házmesterné
Georgette Mertzhradt
Fogorvosnõ
Ernõ Bajor Nagy
Dániel Bethlen
Éva Bázsa
Klára Falvay
László Gyõrffy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Károly Makk
- Screenplay & Story
- Károly Makk, János Tóth, István Örkény
- Original Score
- Péter Eötvös
- Original Title
- Macskajáték
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Hunnia Filmstúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Károly Makk
Károly Makk, János Tóth, István Örkény
Péter Eötvös
János Tóth
György Sívó
Department Leadership Roster
Károly Makk
Director
Károly Makk
Writer
János Tóth
Writer
Péter Eötvös
Original Music Composer
József Romvári
Production Design
Nelly Vágó
Costume Design
János Tóth
Director of Photography
György Sívó
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat's Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cat's Play about?
Karoly Makk's heartbreaking story of two unmarried sisters who cast wistful glances back at their lives, but still believe in hope and love, earned an Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1974. In this follow-up to the director's internationally acclaimed Love, Makk once again exhibits his extraordinary skills at drawing emotionally compelling performances from his talented female leads. Makk's film opposes the bleakness of the outside world with passion, love, and loyalty.
Who directed Cat's Play?
Cat's Play was directed by Károly Makk.
Who stars in Cat's Play?
The principal cast of Cat's Play includes Dajka Margit, Ildikó Piros, Elma Bulla, Éva Dombrádi, Mari Törőcsik.
When was Cat's Play released and how long is it?
Cat's Play was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Cat's Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cat's Play was composed by Péter Eötvös.
Is Cat's Play based on a book or true story?
Cat's Play is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "István Örkény".