Stars of Eger (1968)
This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
Director: Zoltán Várkonyi
Genre: War, History, Romance, Adventure
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: August 12, 1968
Cast
- Imre Sinkovits - Dobó István
- György Bárdy - Jumurdzsák
- Kovács István - Bornemissza Gergely
- Tibor Bitskey - Mekcsey István
- Gábor Agárdy - Sárközy
- Venczel Vera - Cecey Éva
- Éva Ruttkai - Izabella királynő
- Hilda Gobbi - Baloghné
- Szemere Vera - Ceceyné
Screenplay
- Géza Gárdonyi (Novel)
Production: Mafilm
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
Keywords
queen, female soldier, fortress, swordswoman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stars of Eger about?
- This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
- Who directed Stars of Eger?
- Stars of Eger was directed by Zoltán Várkonyi.
- Who stars in Stars of Eger?
- Stars of Eger stars Imre Sinkovits, György Bárdy, Kovács István, Tibor Bitskey, Gábor Agárdy, Venczel Vera.
- How long is Stars of Eger?
- Stars of Eger has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Stars of Eger?
- Stars of Eger is a War, History, Romance, Adventure film.
- Where was Stars of Eger produced?
- Stars of Eger was produced in Hungary.