Willy the Sparrow
"What would it feel like to be a bird and fly over the trees and housetops?"
Originally released in 1989. Willy the Sparrow is a family/animation film. directed by József Gémes. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Levente Igaz, Klári Tolnay, and József Székhelyi
Synopsis
Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-life fairy who tries to turn Vili into a good boy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Top Cast
Levente Igaz
as Vili, a verébbé változott fiú (voice)
Klári Tolnay
as Verbéna, a tündér (voice)
József Székhelyi
as Cip úr, az idős veréb (voice)
Eszter Kárász
as Füles, Vili húga (voice)
Cecília Esztergályos
as Cili, a macska (voice)
Mátyás Usztics
as Spagyi, a főveréb (voice)
József Gyabronka
as Csures, Spagyi alvezére (voice)
Tibor Szilágyi
as Krampusz, a kandúr (voice)
Ildikó Hüvösvölgyi
as Csiperke, veréblány (voice)
Ildikó Kilin
as Csiri, veréblány (voice)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Pannónia Filmstúdió
- Budapest Film
- Hajdu Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willy the Sparrow about?
Vili fakes illness so he doesn't have to take a math test. Instead, he starts shooting at sparrows from the window with an air rifle. The kindly old lady who feeds the birds turns out to be a real-...
Who directed Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow was directed by József Gémes.
How long is Willy the Sparrow?
Willy the Sparrow has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Willy the Sparrow released?
Willy the Sparrow was released on March 30, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Willy the Sparrow?
The main cast of Willy the Sparrow includes Levente Igaz, Klári Tolnay, József Székhelyi, Eszter Kárász, Cecília Esztergályos.