People of the Mountains (1942): Cast
People of the Mountains is a 1942 drama directed by István Szőts, starring Elemér Baló as woodcutter, Péterke Ferency and János Görbe. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- István Szőts
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hungarian - Studio
- Hunnia Filmstúdió
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is People of the Mountains About?
The premise of People of the Mountains without spoilers.
Hungarian woodcutter, his wife and son live with squatters in Transylvanian hills. When a timber company seizes their land, they must become workers or leave. The 1942 film gives a portrait of mountain hardship and inspired Neorealism. Director István Szőts won Venice’s Biennale Cup, but Nazis banned it as “too Catholic,” delaying its release until after World II.
People of the Mountains Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- wife
- son
- based on novel
People of the Mountains Cast & Characters
Elemér Baló leads the cast as woodcutter, with Péterke Ferency as Gergö Csutak, their son and János Görbe as Gergely Csutak. Directed by István Szőts; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director István Szőts
- Elemér Baló as woodcutter
- Péterke Ferency as Gergö Csutak, their son
- János Görbe as Gergely Csutak
- János Makláry as guide
Also Starring in People of the Mountains
· 15 more- László Misoga passenger
- József Bihari Márton Üdö , Gergo's godfather
- Sándor Hidassy passenger
- Lajos Gárday Ádám Ülkei
- János Pásztor woodcutter
- Jenö Danis woodcutter
- Endre Turáni C. passenger
- Lenke Egyed maid
- György Kürthy György Bende
- Irma Cserey passenger
- Alice Szellay Anna Csutak
- Oszkár Borovszky manager
- Imre Toronyi György Bende, doctor
- Lajos Alszeghy Court Clerk
- Nándor Bihary passenger
People of the Mountains Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “People on the Alps” and “Men on the Mountain”.
- Also known as
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- People on the Alps
- Men on the Mountain
- Люди в Альпах
- 阿尔卑斯山上的人们
- 설산 사람들
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People of the Mountains FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of People of the Mountains, each answered in a sentence.
How long is People of the Mountains?
People of the Mountains runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was People of the Mountains released?
People of the Mountains was released on February 28, 1942.
Who directed People of the Mountains?
People of the Mountains was directed by István Szőts.
Who is in the cast of People of the Mountains?
People of the Mountains stars Elemér Baló as woodcutter, Péterke Ferency as Gergö Csutak, their son and János Görbe as Gergely Csutak, among 19 credited actors.
Does People of the Mountains have a post-credit scene?
No. People of the Mountains has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is People of the Mountains in?
The original language of People of the Mountains is Hungarian.
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