The Rock Convert (1988)

The Rock Convert (1988) poster

Director Janos Xantus was in the middle of making a video about Hungarian rock star Tamas Pajor when his subject suddenly became a convert to born-again Christianity. As a result, Xantus was able to record the startling transition. Pajor had been a hell-bent rocker, heavily into drugs, and known for a violent temper. We see him become a clean-living, clean-cut youth who sings about Jesus. Xantus had captured pre-conversion tape of Pajor trashing a hotel room and punching his hand through a plate glass window. In one of this film's most effective scenes, the new Pajor, hand heavily bandaged, quietly watches this footage. Rock Terito also has some dramatic recreations, but these add little to our understanding of Pajor. The transfer from video to film was generally effective, but some scenes are murkily lit. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Director: János Xantus
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: János Másik, Tamás Pajor
Editing: Klára Major
Production: Mozgókép Innovációs Társulás és Alapítvány
Country: Hungary
Language: English, Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: János Xantus
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rock Convert about?
Director Janos Xantus was in the middle of making a video about Hungarian rock star Tamas Pajor when his subject suddenly became a convert to born-again Christianity. As a result, Xantus was able to record the startling transition. Pajor had been a hell-bent rocker, heavily into drugs, and known for a violent temper. We see him become a clean-living, clean-cut youth who sings about Jesus. Xantus had captured pre-conversion tape of Pajor trashing a hotel room and punching his hand through a plate glass window. In one of this film's most effective scenes, the new Pajor, hand heavily bandaged, quietly watches this footage. Rock Terito also has some dramatic recreations, but these add little to our understanding of Pajor. The transfer from video to film was generally effective, but some scenes are murkily lit. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Who directed The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert was directed by János Xantus.
Who stars in The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert stars László Bolyki, Tamás Pajor, József Borbély, Zsolt Deák, Tibor Dóka, Sarah Fruct.
How long is The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was The Rock Convert produced?
The Rock Convert was produced in Hungary.