The Talking Robe
A beszélő köntös
Synopsis
In the 1600s, Hungary is plundered by the Turks and the Laban. Kecskemét, the free royal city, is not exempt from this. Miska, the wily son of Lestyák, a master tailor, suggests to the town council that they should ask for a permanent beacon from Buda, thus protecting Kecskemét from the harassment of raiding troops. The town assembles its gift of jewellery, cloth and a beautiful girl, and Miska sets off for Buda. On the way, the young gypsy girl falls in love with Mishka, who elopes with her in a boy's dress. He can do this because instead of the bewitchment he hopes for, he is given only a fancy robe to protect the city. Little do they know at the time how much the robe is worth. Before its wearer, all true believers will crumble to dust and do his bidding.
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Ferenc Kiss
Lestyák Mihály
Pál Jávor
ifj. Lestyák Mihály
Maria von Tasnady
Cinna, árva leány
József Bihari
Pintyö (as Bihary József)
Árpád Lehotay
Szücs Mihály, fõbíró
Tivadar Bilicsi
Putnoky
Béla Mihályffi
Ágoston
Sándor Tompa
Puszta Máté
György Kürthy
Porosznoki
László Szilassy
II. Mohamed szultán
Gyula Csortos
Budai pasa
Erzsi Orsolya
Sára, a cigányasszony
József Juhász
Olaj bég
Piri Vaszary
Mrs. Fábián (as Vaszary Piri)
Jenö Danis
Cselebi Mollah
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Radványi
- Screenplay & Story
- Miklós Asztalos, Kálmán Mikszáth
- Original Title
- A beszélő köntös
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Erdélyi Filmgyártó Kft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Radványi
Miklós Asztalos, Kálmán Mikszáth
Department Leadership Roster
Miklós Asztalos
Writer
Kálmán Mikszáth
Writer
Géza von Radványi
Director
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What is The Talking Robe about?
In the 1600s, Hungary is plundered by the Turks and the Laban. Kecskemét, the free royal city, is not exempt from this. Miska, the wily son of Lestyák, a master tailor, suggests to the town council that they should ask for a permanent beacon from Buda, thus protecting Kecskemét from the harassment of raiding troops. The town assembles its gift of jewellery, cloth and a beautiful girl, and Miska sets off for Buda. On the way, the young gypsy girl falls in love with Mishka, who elopes with her in a boy's dress. He can do this because instead of the bewitchment he hopes for, he is given only a fancy robe to protect the city. Little do they know at the time how much the robe is worth. Before its wearer, all true believers will crumble to dust and do his bidding.
Who directed The Talking Robe?
The Talking Robe was directed by Géza von Radványi.
Who stars in The Talking Robe?
The principal cast of The Talking Robe includes Ferenc Kiss, Pál Jávor, Maria von Tasnady, József Bihari, Árpád Lehotay.
When was The Talking Robe released and how long is it?
The Talking Robe was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.