Stars of Eger (1968)
Original title: Egri csillagok
Stars of Eger is a 1968 Hungarian-language war movie directed by Zoltán Várkonyi, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Imre Sinkovits, György Bárdy and Kovács István.
This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
Quick answers
What is Stars of Eger about?
This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic battles fought by the defenders of the castle of Eger, led by captain István Dobó, against the heavy odds of superior numbers through the lives and love of Bornemissza Gergely and Cecey Éva. Gergely is inaugurated as a fighter already at the age of 7, when he escapes the captivity of the half-eyed Turk, Jumurdzsak, with Vica and the war-booty. In thirty years' time he becomes the first assistant of captain Dobó and the brain of the castle in the defence of Eger.
When was Stars of Eger released?
Stars of Eger was released on 12 August 1968.
How long is Stars of Eger?
Stars of Eger runs 2h 25m.
Who made Stars of Eger?
Stars of Eger was directed by Zoltán Várkonyi.