Synopsis
A heavily indebted schoolteacher raising two marriageable daughters is buoyed by rumors that his long-lost uncle in America is a millionaire, until the uncle’s unexpected arrival in poverty sparks a rush of creditors, patrons and fortune-seekers. Ambitious lawyer Jenő Szekeres orchestrates the deception so that the family, the town and himself profit from the false fortune, and even when the truth comes out, everyone, including Szekeres, now eyeing a political career, chooses to uphold the lie.
Details
- Viktor Gertler
- May 17, 1956
- Released
- Hungary
- Hunnia Filmstúdió
- 1h 32m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Iván DarvasDr. Jenő Szekeres -
János RajzTamás Hoffmann -
Imre RádayKoltay -
Erzsi SomogyiKoltay's wife -
Tivadar UrayThe chieftain
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Lajos Mányaibanker Bottlik -
Rozi GaálKató
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Tivadar HorváthThe son of the chieftain -
Sándor Petibanker Brenner -
Sándor TompaDr. Króny -
László KabosÁgost Kandel, tailor
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László Bánhidi
