John, the Hero(1939)
János Vitéz
Sándor Petőfi's masterpiece comes to life on the screen!
John, the Hero Synopsis
1938 screen adaptation of the 1904 musical version of the classic Hungarian fairy tale poem by Sándor Petőfi about the romantic adventures of Kukorica Jancsi and his beloved Iluska.
John, the Hero (1939) is a fantasy film directed by Béla Gaál, released on January 26, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Imre Palló, Dajka Margit, Tivadar Bilicsi and Gyula Csortos. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Béla Gaál
- Writers:
- Jenö Heltai, Sándor Petőfi, Károly Bakonyi
- Status:
- Released
John, the Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Imre Palló
Imre Palló
as Kukorica Jancsi
Dajka Margit
as Iluska
Tivadar Bilicsi
as Csillagjós
Gyula Csortos
as Burkus király
Ferenc Kiss
as Bagó
- Piri Peéry
Piri Peéry
as Iluska mostohája
- Erzsi Simor
Erzsi Simor
as Burkus királylány
Key crew
Directed by Béla Gaál, written by Jenö Heltai, Sándor Petőfi and Károly Bakonyi.
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John, the Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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John, the Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch John, the Hero online?
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Who stars in John, the Hero?
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The main cast of John, the Hero (1939) includes Imre Palló, Dajka Margit, Tivadar Bilicsi, Gyula Csortos and Ferenc Kiss. The film was directed by Béla Gaál. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John, the Hero released?
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John, the Hero was released on January 26, 1939 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is John, the Hero worth watching?
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John, the Hero (1939) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.