The Siege of Beszterce
Jan 01 1948
•1h 29m
•History, Drama, Comedy
The film evokes count Pongrácz, who, as late as the 19th century, managed to live a life, which reminds one of his medieval ancestor's values. He acts in defiance of the town by fighting his own battle against it, having been offended by the town.
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Andor Ajtay
Pongrácz gróf
Klári Tolnay
Apolka
Gábor Rajnay
Ida Turay
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