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The Witness

The Witness

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: A tanú
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1979-06-06
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 8.1/10 (60 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mafilm
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9753
  • Languages: Hungarian

Cast & Crew

Ferenc Kállai

Ferenc Kállai

as József Pelikán

Lajos Őze

Lajos Őze

as Árpád Virág

Zoltán Fábri

Zoltán Fábri

as Zoltán Dániel

Béla Both

Béla Both

as Bástya

Georgette Metzradt

Georgette Metzradt

as Potocsni

Róbert Rátonyi

Róbert Rátonyi

as Operetta Singer

Károly Bicskey

Károly Bicskey

as Elemér Gulyás

Lili Monori

Lili Monori

as Gizi

László Vámos

László Vámos

as Psychologist

Ida Versényi

Ida Versényi

as Gogolak

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Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

budapest, hungarydark comedypolitical satirecommunism

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Witness?

The Witness is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1979-06-06.

Who are the main actors in The Witness?

The main cast includes Ferenc Kállai, Lajos Őze, Zoltán Fábri, Béla Both, Georgette Metzradt, .

Where can I watch The Witness online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Witness is available.

Is The Witness based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Witness?

The Witness has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 based on 60 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Witness?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Witness?

The soundtrack was composed by Mafilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Witness filmed?

The Witness was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Witness?

The total runtime of The Witness is 108 minutes.

Is The Witness suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Witness?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Witness.

Does The Witness have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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