The Phantom on Horseback (1976)
News spreads like wildfire through the streets of Lubló: the ghost of recently deceased Mihály Kaszperek has been seen emerging now and then around the town. He pays off his debts, seeks out his debtors, flirts with his widow, then before sunrise he gallops off seated back to front on his steed. However, it soon transpires that the gold he is using is fake. Naturally, a counterfeiting phantom quickly attracts the attention of the authorities as well. Detective Jakab Strang is given the task of arresting the wayward dearly departed.
Director: Róbert Bán
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: February 24, 1976
Cast
- György Cserhalmi - Kaszperek Mihály / Csernyiczky Mihály
- Dezső Garas - Strang felügyelõ (as Garas Dezsõ)
- Réka Nagy - Csernyiczkyné, Katarina
- Ágnes Bánfalvy - Annuska (as Bánfalvy Ági)
- Irén Bordán - Kaszperekné Jablonszka Mária
- Ferenc Kállai - II. Ágost király
- László Márkus - Lubomirszky Tivadar sztaroszta
Screenplay
- Róbert Bán (Screenplay)
- Kálmán Mikszáth (Novel)
Music: Emil Petrovics
Cinematography: Tamás Somló
Editing: Gabi Kerényi
Production: Mafilm
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Phantom on Horseback about?
- News spreads like wildfire through the streets of Lubló: the ghost of recently deceased Mihály Kaszperek has been seen emerging now and then around the town. He pays off his debts, seeks out his debtors, flirts with his widow, then before sunrise he gallops off seated back to front on his steed. However, it soon transpires that the gold he is using is fake. Naturally, a counterfeiting phantom quickly attracts the attention of the authorities as well. Detective Jakab Strang is given the task of arresting the wayward dearly departed.
- Who directed The Phantom on Horseback?
- The Phantom on Horseback was directed by Róbert Bán.
- Who stars in The Phantom on Horseback?
- The Phantom on Horseback stars György Cserhalmi, Dezső Garas, Réka Nagy, Ágnes Bánfalvy, Irén Bordán, Ferenc Kállai.
- How long is The Phantom on Horseback?
- The Phantom on Horseback has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Phantom on Horseback?
- The Phantom on Horseback is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Phantom on Horseback produced?
- The Phantom on Horseback was produced in Hungary.