Stephen, the King
István, a király
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About
István, a király ("Stephen, the King") is a Hungarian rock opera written by Levente Szörényi (music) and János Bródy (lyrics), based on the life of Saint Stephen of Hungary. The storyline was based on the play Ezredforduló (Turn of the Millennium) by Miklós Boldizsár, who co-wrote the libretto. The opera was first staged in 1983 on an open-air stage in Budapest. This first performance was also made into a 1984 film, directed by Gábor Koltay, and its music released on an album. The musical became a smash hit and is still very popular in Hungary and among Hungarian minorities in neighboring countries.
Cast
László Pelsőczy
as István
Miklós Varga
as István (singing voice)
Gyula Vikidál
as Koppány
Katalin Berek
as Sarolt
Bernadette Sára
as Gizella
Máté Victor
as Asztrik
Juhász Jácint
as Sebestyén
Lajos Balázsovits
as Vecellin
Gyula Deák Bill
as Torda
Feró Nagy
as Laborc
Ottilia Kovács
as Réka
Márta Sebestyén
as Réka (singing voice)
Péter Balázs
as Bese
Sándor Sörös
as Solt
Sándor Szakácsi
as Sur
Zsuzsa Nyertes
as Boglárka
János Bródy
as Regős
Sándor Halmágyi
as Pázmány
Zsolt Körtvélyessy
as Hont
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About Stephen, the King
István, a király ("Stephen, the King") is a Hungarian rock opera written by Levente Szörényi (music) and János Bródy (lyrics), based on the life of Saint Stephen of Hungary. The storyline was based on the play Ezredforduló (Turn of the Millennium) by Miklós Boldizsár, who co-wrote the libretto. The opera was first staged in 1983 on an open-air stage in Budapest. This first performance was also made into a 1984 film, directed by Gábor Koltay, and its music released on an album. The musical became a smash hit and is still very popular in Hungary and among Hungarian minorities in neighboring countries. Running 93 minutes.
Stephen, the King Cast and Characters
The cast features László Pelsőczy (as István), Miklós Varga (as István (singing voice)), Gyula Vikidál (as Koppány), Katalin Berek (as Sarolt), and Bernadette Sára (as Gizella). Their performances are a major reason Stephen, the King has built such a passionate audience.
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How long is Stephen, the King?
Stephen, the King runs for 93 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is Stephen, the King good? What's the rating?
Stephen, the King holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 13 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Stephen, the King?
The main cast includes László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál, and Katalin Berek, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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When was Stephen, the King released?
Stephen, the King was released in 1984.
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What is Stephen, the King about?
Stephen, the King is a Drama/History film. István, a király ("Stephen, the King") is a Hungarian rock opera written by Levente Szörényi (music) and János Bródy (lyrics), based on the life of Saint Stephen of Hungary. The storyline was based on the play Ezredforduló (Turn of the Millennium) by Miklós Boldizsár, who co-wrote the libretto. The opera was first staged in 1983 on an open-air stage in Budapest. This first performance was also made into a 1984 film, directed by Gábor Koltay, and its music released on an album. The musical became a smash hit and is still very popular in Hungary and among Hungarian minorities in neighboring countries.
When was Stephen, the King released?
Stephen, the King was released on April 19, 1984. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. The film was produced by Mokép.
Who stars in Stephen, the King?
Stephen, the King stars László Pelsőczy, Miklós Varga, Gyula Vikidál and Katalin Berek. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Stephen, the King available in HD?
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