The Sun Street Boys (2007)
Some of the most symbolic moments of the 1956 Revolution in Hungary were the tooth-and-nail battles fought by the so-called 'Pest Lads' who dared to defy odds by taking on the panzers of one of the world's superpowers. The story begins on October 23rd, 1956 and ends on November 4th of the same year. Juli is Totya's girlfriend but also loves Gábor. Their love triangle will have to endure the trials and tribulations of these stirring times. A group of boys living in the outskirts of the capital are playing football in abandoned lot when Juli, a ticket inspector, brings news of protests breaking out in the city. Only Gábor accompanies her into town and together they become part of this historical event. At dawn, when the boys too come under fire from Soviet forces, they decide to join in the fight.
Cast
- Kata Gáspár - Juli
- Péter Bárnai - Gábor
- Djoko Rosic - Dezső úr
- Sándor Czeczô - Totya
- Péter Andorai - Gábor apja
- Ágnes Csere - Gábor anyja
- János Derzsi - Juli apja
- János Bán - ÁVH-s
- István Szilágyi - István, gépész
Keywords
hungary, hungarian revolution
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sun Street Boys about?
- Some of the most symbolic moments of the 1956 Revolution in Hungary were the tooth-and-nail battles fought by the so-called 'Pest Lads' who dared to defy odds by taking on the panzers of one of the world's superpowers. The story begins on October 23rd, 1956 and ends on November 4th of the same year. Juli is Totya's girlfriend but also loves Gábor. Their love triangle will have to endure the trials and tribulations of these stirring times. A group of boys living in the outskirts of the capital are playing football in abandoned lot when Juli, a ticket inspector, brings news of protests breaking out in the city. Only Gábor accompanies her into town and together they become part of this historical event. At dawn, when the boys too come under fire from Soviet forces, they decide to join in the fight.
- Who directed The Sun Street Boys?
- The Sun Street Boys was directed by György Szomjas.
- Who stars in The Sun Street Boys?
- The Sun Street Boys stars Kata Gáspár, Péter Bárnai, Djoko Rosic, Sándor Czeczô, Péter Andorai, Ágnes Csere.
- How long is The Sun Street Boys?
- The Sun Street Boys has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Sun Street Boys?
- The Sun Street Boys is a Romance, Drama, History film.
- Where was The Sun Street Boys produced?
- The Sun Street Boys was produced in Hungary.