Graduation (1981): Cast & Plot
Graduation is a 1981 drama directed by Tamás Almási, starring Katalin Takács as Jutka néni, Andrea Szulák and László Csendes. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Tamás Almási
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hungarian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Graduation About?
The premise of Graduation without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows a group of present‑day seniors on the brink of graduation. After prom the fourth‑year students slip away to a private party, then reconvene for a farewell spree that ends with a classroom fire. Frustrated by a punitive school investigation and repeated violations of their rights, they abandon class without permission, band together with a fierce ambition to reshape the world. While the ceremony touches them emotionally, the upcoming baccalaureate exam forces each to confront their own personal aspirations.
Graduation Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- student
- high school
Graduation Cast & Characters
Katalin Takács leads the cast as Jutka néni, with Andrea Szulák as Vali and László Csendes as Igazgatóhelyettes. Directed by Tamás Almási; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tamás Almási
- Katalin Takács as Jutka néni
- Andrea Szulák as Vali
- László Csendes as Igazgatóhelyettes
- Mentes József as Igazgató
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Graduation Plot Summary
What happens in Graduation from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet, small-town high school setting in Southern California, Laura Ramstead, a senior and standout athlete, collapses during a track meet and dies suddenly from a cardiac embolism. Two months pass before her elder sister, Anne, a U.S. Navy officer, returns to town to participate in the upcoming graduation ceremony where Laura is to be honored. Anne carries a heavy suspicion that Laura’s coach, Coach Michaels, pushed Laura too hard, contributing to the tragedy.
Full summary
The whole story of Graduation, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Graduation?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Graduation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Graduation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Graduation?
Graduation runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Graduation released?
Graduation was released on February 24, 1981.
Who directed Graduation?
Graduation was directed by Tamás Almási.
More films by Tamás Almási Who is in the cast of Graduation?
Graduation stars Katalin Takács as Jutka néni, Andrea Szulák as Vali and László Csendes as Igazgatóhelyettes, among 5 credited actors.
Does Graduation have a post-credit scene?
No. Graduation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Graduation in?
The original language of Graduation is Hungarian.
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