Erkel (1952)
We have linguists, we have literary men, we have newspapers, actors, musicians, but we have no national opera!", lamented the champions of national revival in the middle of the last century. Hungarian music culture at home is limited to the performance of works by foreign composers. And the public demands Hungarian opera, and such a challenge is not easy to meet. So let's see who is up to the task!
Director: Márton Keleti
Genre: Music, Drama, History
Release Date: August 20, 1952
Cast
- Sándor Pécsi - Ferenc Erkel
- Miklós Gábor - Béni Egressy
- Éva Szörényi - Adél
- Andor Ajtay - András Bartai
- Margit Makay - Adlerné
- Iván Darvas - Ferenc Liszt
- György Solthy - Adler
- Jenõ Horváth - Sándor Petõfi
- Tamás Major - Ferenc Kölcsey
- Gábor Rajnay - Márk Rózsahegyi
Screenplay
Music: Ferenc Erkel, Jenö Kenessey
Cinematography: István Eiben
Editing: Sándor Zákonyi
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Erkel about?
- We have linguists, we have literary men, we have newspapers, actors, musicians, but we have no national opera!", lamented the champions of national revival in the middle of the last century. Hungarian music culture at home is limited to the performance of works by foreign composers. And the public demands Hungarian opera, and such a challenge is not easy to meet. So let's see who is up to the task!
- Who directed Erkel?
- Erkel was directed by Márton Keleti.
- Who stars in Erkel?
- Erkel stars Sándor Pécsi, Miklós Gábor, Éva Szörényi, Andor Ajtay, Margit Makay, Iván Darvas.
- What genre is Erkel?
- Erkel is a Music, Drama, History film.
- Where was Erkel produced?
- Erkel was produced in Hungary.