The Crucial Moment
Döntő pillanat
Synopsis
Kulinyi, the theatre secretary in Budapest, becomes the director of a rural theatre. He takes with him a talented, budding theatre couple, Gábor Bálint and Éva Pap. He fights a hopeless battle with drunken and jaded actors, undemanding audiences, and demands the release of their untalented relatives with creditors. Finally, tired of failure, all three return to Pest. Kulinyi resumes his post as secretary. Gábor Bálint, out of options, approaches the famous actor Ferenc Tőrös and asks him to let him play the role for one night only, so that he can prove his talent.
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Andor Ajtay
Törös Ferenc
Gyula Kabos
Kulinyi
Zoltán Makláry
Tokody Balázs
Béla Mihályffi
Törzs Sándor
Antal Páger
Bálint Gábor
Sándor Pethes
Kárász
Gyula Szöreghy
Törös inasa
Klári Tolnay
Éva, Bálint Gábor felesége
Rózsi Felhő
Öreg színésznő
Menyhért Gulyás
Színész
Gusztáv Harasztos
Színész
Valéria Hidvéghy
Icu
László Keleti
Lajos Köpeczi Boócz
Mátyás
Kálmán Latabár
Bálint Béci
Irma Lányi
Öreg takarítónõ
Ferenc Náday
Kocsmáros
Ilona Náday
Statiszta a pesti színházban
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ladislao Vajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Andor Zsoldos, János Bókay
- Original Score
- André Brummer
- Original Title
- Döntő pillanat
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Hamza Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ladislao Vajda
Andor Zsoldos, János Bókay
André Brummer
Károly Vass
József Szilas
Dezső Ákos Hamza
Department Leadership Roster
Ladislao Vajda
Director
Andor Zsoldos
Writer
János Bókay
Writer
Dezső Ákos Hamza
Producer
József Szilas
Editor
János Horváth
Production Design
Mária H. Lehel
Costume Design
Károly Vass
Director of Photography
André Brummer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Crucial Moment about?
Kulinyi, the theatre secretary in Budapest, becomes the director of a rural theatre. He takes with him a talented, budding theatre couple, Gábor Bálint and Éva Pap. He fights a hopeless battle with drunken and jaded actors, undemanding audiences, and demands the release of their untalented relatives with creditors. Finally, tired of failure, all three return to Pest. Kulinyi resumes his post as secretary. Gábor Bálint, out of options, approaches the famous actor Ferenc Tőrös and asks him to let him play the role for one night only, so that he can prove his talent.
Who directed The Crucial Moment?
The Crucial Moment was directed by Ladislao Vajda.
Who stars in The Crucial Moment?
The principal cast of The Crucial Moment includes Andor Ajtay, Gyula Kabos, Zoltán Makláry, Béla Mihályffi, Antal Páger.
When was The Crucial Moment released and how long is it?
The Crucial Moment was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crucial Moment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crucial Moment was composed by André Brummer.