Stephen, the King(1984)
István, a király
Stephen, the King 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.
Stephen, the King (1984) is a drama, history and music film directed by Gábor Koltay, released on April 19, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál and Katalin Berek. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Gábor Koltay
- Writers:
- János Bródy, Gábor Koltay, Levente Szörényi
- Cinematographer:
- Tamás Andor
- Composer:
- Levente Szörényi
- Production:
- Mokép, Mafilm, Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat
- Status:
- Released
Stephen, the King Cast & Crew
Main cast
László Pelsőczy
as István
- Miklós Varga
Miklós Varga
as István (singing voice)
Gyula Vikidál
as Koppány
Katalin Berek
as Sarolt
Bernadette Sára
as Gizella
Máté Victor
as Asztrik
Juhász Jácint
as Sebestyén
Lajos Balázsovits
as Vecellin
- Gyula Deák Bill
Gyula Deák Bill
as Torda
Feró Nagy
as Laborc
- Ottilia Kovács
Ottilia Kovács
as Réka
Márta Sebestyén
as Réka (singing voice)
Key crew
Directed by Gábor Koltay, written by János Bródy, Gábor Koltay and Levente Szörényi.
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Stephen, the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Stephen, the King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stephen, the King online?
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Who stars in Stephen, the King?
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The main cast of Stephen, the King (1984) includes László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál, Katalin Berek and Bernadette Sára. The film was directed by Gábor Koltay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stephen, the King released?
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Stephen, the King was released on April 19, 1984 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Stephen, the King worth watching?
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Stephen, the King (1984) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.