The Witness(1979)
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The Witness Synopsis
Hungary, 1950s. József Pelikán, who works as a dam keeper on the Danube, meets by chance Zoltán Dániel, an old friend whom he saved from death years before and who is now a powerful politician.
The Witness (1979) is a comedy film directed by Péter Bacsó, released on June 6, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Ferenc Kállai, Lajos Őze, Zoltán Fábri and Béla Both. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Péter Bacsó
- Writers:
- Péter Bacsó
- Cinematographer:
- János Zsombolyai
- Composer:
- György Vukán
- Production:
- Mafilm
- Status:
- Released
The Witness (1979) Trailer
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The Witness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ferenc Kállai
as József Pelikán
Lajos Őze
as Árpád Virág
Zoltán Fábri
as Zoltán Dániel
Béla Both
as Bástya
Georgette Metzradt
as Potocsni
Róbert Rátonyi
as Operetta Singer
Károly Bicskey
as Elemér Gulyás
Lili Monori
as Gizi
- László Vámos
László Vámos
as Psychologist
- Ida Versényi
Ida Versényi
as Gogolak
- György Bálint
György Bálint
as Bishop
- Pál Bánó
Pál Bánó
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Péter Bacsó, written by Péter Bacsó.
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The Witness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 68 ratings.
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The Witness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Witness online?
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The Witness (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Witness?
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The main cast of The Witness (1979) includes Ferenc Kállai, Lajos Őze, Zoltán Fábri, Béla Both and Georgette Metzradt. The film was directed by Péter Bacsó. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Witness released?
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The Witness was released on June 6, 1979 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Witness worth watching?
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The Witness (1979) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Witness?
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Yes. The official The Witness trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.