The Black City (1972)
Feature film version of the 1971 series. On the eve of the 18th century, County Vicecomes Görgey Pál broods alone in his manor while the town of Leutschau celebrates New Year’s with lead‐casting omens and a disastrous hunt that sparks a bitter feud. As Görgey fights for his honor and life, and the townspeople defend their Saxon privileges, their mutual blind ambition prevents them from seeing the rising light of Rákóczi’s coming rebellion.
Director: Éva Zsurzs
Runtime: 200 min
Release Date: November 26, 1972
Cast
Editing: Sándor Zákonyi
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black City about?
- Feature film version of the 1971 series. On the eve of the 18th century, County Vicecomes Görgey Pál broods alone in his manor while the town of Leutschau celebrates New Year’s with lead‐casting omens and a disastrous hunt that sparks a bitter feud. As Görgey fights for his honor and life, and the townspeople defend their Saxon privileges, their mutual blind ambition prevents them from seeing the rising light of Rákóczi’s coming rebellion.
- Who directed The Black City?
- The Black City was directed by Éva Zsurzs.
- Who stars in The Black City?
- The Black City stars Ferenc Bessenyei, Venczel Vera, Tibor Bitskey, Ilona Kállay, Péter Benkő, Ádám Szirtes.
- How long is The Black City?
- The Black City has a runtime of 3h 20m (200 minutes).
- Where was The Black City produced?
- The Black City was produced in Hungary.