A Strange Role (1976)
After the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young Hungarian, wanted by the police for political crimes, escapes to just this side of the Austrian border. When he discovers that his escape contact has been shot, he disguises himself as a woman and, posing as a maid, takes refuge at a tuberculosis sanatorium. He lives there as a woman for the entire winter before resuming his journey in the spring.
Director: Pál Sándor
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 6, 1976
Cast
- Endre Holmann - Galambos Sarolta / Kövesi János (as Holman Endre)
- Dajka Margit - Öreg primadonna
- Sándor Szabó - Wallach doktor
- Erzsébet Kútvölgyi - Zsófi nõvér
- Dezső Garas - Reményi / Glück úr / Fényképész
- Carla Romanelli - Olasz nő
- Mária Lázár - Füsthajú nő
- Irma Patkós - Kegyelmes Asszony
- András Kern - Ács István
- György Simon - Lajos bácsi
Screenplay
- Pál Sándor (Screenplay)
- Zsuzsa Tóth (Screenplay)
Music: Zdenkó Tamássy
Cinematography: Elemér Ragályi
Editing: Éva Kármentő
Production: Hunnia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Pál Sándor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Strange Role about?
- After the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young Hungarian, wanted by the police for political crimes, escapes to just this side of the Austrian border. When he discovers that his escape contact has been shot, he disguises himself as a woman and, posing as a maid, takes refuge at a tuberculosis sanatorium. He lives there as a woman for the entire winter before resuming his journey in the spring.
- Who directed A Strange Role?
- A Strange Role was directed by Pál Sándor.
- Who stars in A Strange Role?
- A Strange Role stars Endre Holmann, Dajka Margit, Sándor Szabó, Erzsébet Kútvölgyi, Dezső Garas, Carla Romanelli.
- How long is A Strange Role?
- A Strange Role has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is A Strange Role?
- A Strange Role is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Strange Role produced?
- A Strange Role was produced in Hungary.