The Rock Convert
Originally released in 1988. The Rock Convert is a documentary/music film. directed by János Xantus.
Starring László Bolyki, Tamás Pajor, and József Borbély
Synopsis
Director Janos Xantus was in the middle of making a video about Hungarian rock star Tamas Pajor when his subject suddenly became a convert to born-again Christianity. As a result, Xantus was able to record the startling transition. Pajor had been a hell-bent rocker, heavily into drugs, and known for a violent temper. We see him become a clean-living, clean-cut youth who sings about Jesus. Xantus had captured pre-conversion tape of Pajor trashing a hotel room and punching his hand through a plate glass window. In one of this film's most effective scenes, the new Pajor, hand heavily bandaged, quietly watches this footage. Rock Terito also has some dramatic recreations, but these add little to our understanding of Pajor. The transfer from video to film was generally effective, but some scenes are murkily lit. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Mozgókép Innovációs Társulás és Alapítvány
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rock Convert about?
Director Janos Xantus was in the middle of making a video about Hungarian rock star Tamas Pajor when his subject suddenly became a convert to born-again Christianity. As a result, Xantus was able t...
Who directed The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert was directed by János Xantus.
How long is The Rock Convert?
The Rock Convert has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Rock Convert released?
The Rock Convert was released on November 20, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rock Convert?
The main cast of The Rock Convert includes László Bolyki, Tamás Pajor, József Borbély, Zsolt Deák, Tibor Dóka.