The Talking Robe (1942)
In the 1600s, Hungary is plundered by the Turks and the Laban. Kecskemét, the free royal city, is not exempt from this. Miska, the wily son of Lestyák, a master tailor, suggests to the town council that they should ask for a permanent beacon from Buda, thus protecting Kecskemét from the harassment of raiding troops. The town assembles its gift of jewellery, cloth and a beautiful girl, and Miska sets off for Buda. On the way, the young gypsy girl falls in love with Mishka, who elopes with her in a boy's dress. He can do this because instead of the bewitchment he hopes for, he is given only a fancy robe to protect the city. Little do they know at the time how much the robe is worth. Before its wearer, all true believers will crumble to dust and do his bidding.
Cast
- Ferenc Kiss - Lestyák Mihály
- Pál Jávor - ifj. Lestyák Mihály
- Maria von Tasnady - Cinna, árva leány
- József Bihari - Pintyö (as Bihary József)
- Árpád Lehotay - Szücs Mihály, fõbíró
- Tivadar Bilicsi - Putnoky
- Béla Mihályffi - Ágoston
- Sándor Tompa - Puszta Máté
- György Kürthy - Porosznoki
- László Szilassy - II. Mohamed szultán
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Talking Robe about?
- In the 1600s, Hungary is plundered by the Turks and the Laban. Kecskemét, the free royal city, is not exempt from this. Miska, the wily son of Lestyák, a master tailor, suggests to the town council that they should ask for a permanent beacon from Buda, thus protecting Kecskemét from the harassment of raiding troops. The town assembles its gift of jewellery, cloth and a beautiful girl, and Miska sets off for Buda. On the way, the young gypsy girl falls in love with Mishka, who elopes with her in a boy's dress. He can do this because instead of the bewitchment he hopes for, he is given only a fancy robe to protect the city. Little do they know at the time how much the robe is worth. Before its wearer, all true believers will crumble to dust and do his bidding.
- Who directed The Talking Robe?
- The Talking Robe was directed by Géza von Radványi.
- Who stars in The Talking Robe?
- The Talking Robe stars Ferenc Kiss, Pál Jávor, Maria von Tasnady, József Bihari, Árpád Lehotay, Tivadar Bilicsi.
- How long is The Talking Robe?
- The Talking Robe has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Talking Robe?
- The Talking Robe is a History, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was The Talking Robe produced?
- The Talking Robe was produced in Hungary.