Late Season
Originally released in 1967. Late Season is a comedy/drama film. directed by Zoltán Fábri.
Starring Noémi Apor, Samu Balázs, and Lajos Básti
Synopsis
Kerekes believes he is wanted by the police when his friends play a practical joke in this unusual comedy drama. He returns to his hometown where he was accused of turning a Jewish druggist and the druggist's wife over to the Nazis. With his friends following him, Kerekes tries to find out what became of the couple after they were deported. After being subjected to a mock trial by his friends - and found guilty - Kerekes becomes despondent and attempts to kill himself. Flashbacks and hallucinations are employed to tell this story that occurs during the Eichmann trial. Both the film and Antal Pager gained some unwanted publicity when a Variety article from April 23rd, 1967 accused Pager of being a Nazi collaborator for his role in an anti-Semitic film during World War II.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Mafilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Late Season about?
Kerekes believes he is wanted by the police when his friends play a practical joke in this unusual comedy drama. He returns to his hometown where he was accused of turning a Jewish druggist and the...
Who directed Late Season?
Late Season was directed by Zoltán Fábri.
How long is Late Season?
Late Season has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Late Season released?
Late Season was released on February 23, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Late Season?
The main cast of Late Season includes Noémi Apor, Samu Balázs, Lajos Básti, Gyula Benkő, Gyula Kamarás.