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Stephen, the King
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Title: Stephen, the King

Release Date: 19 Apr 1984

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama, History, Music

Director: Mokép, Mafilm, Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat

Production Companies: Mokép, Mafilm, Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat

Overview: István, a király ("Stephen, the King") is a Hungarian rock opera written by Levente Szörényi (music) and János Bródy (lyrics), based on the life of Saint Stephen of Hungary. The storyline was based on the play Ezredforduló (Turn of the Millennium) by Miklós Boldizsár, who co-wrote the libretto. The opera was first staged in 1983 on an open-air stage in Budapest. This first performance was also made into a 1984 film, directed by Gábor Koltay, and its music released on an album. The musical became a smash hit and is still very popular in Hungary and among Hungarian minorities in neighboring countries.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (11 votes)

Cast

  • István: László Pelsőczy
  • István (singing voice): Miklós Varga
  • Koppány: Gyula Vikidál
  • Sarolt: Katalin Berek
  • Gizella: Bernadette Sára
  • Asztrik: Máté Victor
  • Sebestyén: Juhász Jácint
  • Vecellin: Lajos Balázsovits
  • Torda: Gyula Deák Bill
  • Laborc: Feró Nagy
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