Stephen, the King
Originally released in 1984. Stephen, the King is a drama/history film. directed by Gábor Koltay.
Starring László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, and Gyula Vikidál
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Mokép
- Mafilm
- Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen, the King about?
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...
Who directed Stephen, the King?
Stephen, the King was directed by Gábor Koltay.
How long is Stephen, the King?
Stephen, the King has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Stephen, the King released?
Stephen, the King was released on April 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stephen, the King?
The main cast of Stephen, the King includes László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál, Katalin Berek, Bernadette Sára.