Stars of Eger

– This romantic and grandiose historical film depicts the era of the constant incursions and heroic ba..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1968
Original Name:
Egri csillagok
Stars of Eger (1968) - Also known as Egri csillagok

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
Release Date:

19 Dec 1968

Language:

Hungarian, Turkish, Spanish

Director:

Zoltán Várkonyi

Writer:

Géza Gárdonyi (novel), István Nemeskürty (screenplay)

Main Actors:

István Kovács, Vera Venczel, Imre Sinkovits, György Korga

Plot:

1552, the great Turkish Empire wants to conquer Europe, and the world. The last stand is Hungarian Kingdom, and the castle of Eger. The brave soldiers decides they will fight till the end of their lifes.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10