The bridge of life (1956)
The war is over, but the Bodog family is starving. Varg's neighbor takes Mihai Bodog with him to do restoration work. They are well paid for this work and Mihai can finally please his wife Erji and their young son. When the workers are later hired to build a bridge, Bodog, a specialist bridge builder, cannot resist the challenge and is hired. But this time the workers are delayed in paying their wages, so their family is once again in need. Erji is forced to look for work...
Director: Márton Keleti
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 19, 1956
Cast
- János Görbe - Mihály Bódog
- Ági Mészáros - Erzsi, Bódog's wife
- József Bihari
- Zoltán Makláry - Varga
- Márta Fónay - Aunt Ilus
- Tivadar Uray - professzor Pongay
- Gyula Benkő - son of Pongay
- Irén Sütő - Pongay's daughter
- Lili Berky - Old dignified woman
- Ferenc Kállai - Tóni Varga
Screenplay
Music: András Mihály
Cinematography: György Illés
Editing: Sándor Zákonyi
Production: Magyar Filmgyártó Állami Vállalat
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Márton Keleti
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The bridge of life about?
- The war is over, but the Bodog family is starving. Varg's neighbor takes Mihai Bodog with him to do restoration work. They are well paid for this work and Mihai can finally please his wife Erji and their young son. When the workers are later hired to build a bridge, Bodog, a specialist bridge builder, cannot resist the challenge and is hired. But this time the workers are delayed in paying their wages, so their family is once again in need. Erji is forced to look for work...
- Who directed The bridge of life?
- The bridge of life was directed by Márton Keleti.
- Who stars in The bridge of life?
- The bridge of life stars János Görbe, Ági Mészáros, József Bihari, Zoltán Makláry, Márta Fónay, Tivadar Uray.
- What genre is The bridge of life?
- The bridge of life is a Drama film.
- Where was The bridge of life produced?
- The bridge of life was produced in Hungary.