Die Jungen von der Paulstraße (2003)
Coming from a modest background, little Nemecsek faces a tough test in life at an early age: his mother has to leave home after his father discovers her affair with the wealthy merchant Kovacs. At the same time, Nemecsek is fighting for a playground on Paul Street. But the property belongs to old Jan. Only with the help of Edit, his friend's grandmother, who recognizes Jan as her old childhood sweetheart, can the property be won as a playground. Soon, the beloved playground is in danger of being lost not only to a rival youth gang, but also to Julia, Janos' ex-wife. She has big construction plans for the property. The leader of the "Boys of Paul Street" is Boka. His father is a gambler and cannot fight his addiction. One day, Boka has to watch as his father narrowly escapes death in a duel. Nemecsek fights to the bitter end. Will he win the battle...?
Cast
- Mario Adorf - Janó
- Virna Lisi - Edit Horváth
- Gáspár Mesés - Ernö Nemecsek
- Nancy Brilli - Nemecsek's Mother
- Gaby Dohm
- Christian Kohlund - Padre Boka
- Harald Krassnitzer
Screenplay
- Ferenc Molnár (Original Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Jungen von der Paulstraße about?
- Coming from a modest background, little Nemecsek faces a tough test in life at an early age: his mother has to leave home after his father discovers her affair with the wealthy merchant Kovacs. At the same time, Nemecsek is fighting for a playground on Paul Street. But the property belongs to old Jan. Only with the help of Edit, his friend's grandmother, who recognizes Jan as her old childhood sweetheart, can the property be won as a playground. Soon, the beloved playground is in danger of being lost not only to a rival youth gang, but also to Julia, Janos' ex-wife. She has big construction plans for the property. The leader of the "Boys of Paul Street" is Boka. His father is a gambler and cannot fight his addiction. One day, Boka has to watch as his father narrowly escapes death in a duel. Nemecsek fights to the bitter end. Will he win the battle...?
- Who directed Die Jungen von der Paulstraße?
- Die Jungen von der Paulstraße was directed by Maurizio Zaccaro.
- Who stars in Die Jungen von der Paulstraße?
- Die Jungen von der Paulstraße stars Mario Adorf, Virna Lisi, Gáspár Mesés, Nancy Brilli, Gaby Dohm, Christian Kohlund.
- How long is Die Jungen von der Paulstraße?
- Die Jungen von der Paulstraße has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Die Jungen von der Paulstraße?
- Die Jungen von der Paulstraße is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Jungen von der Paulstraße produced?
- Die Jungen von der Paulstraße was produced in Austria.