Stephen, the King
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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.
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Cast
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László Pelsőczy
István
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Miklós Varga
István (singing voice)
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Teri Losonci
Miklós Boldizsár
Gábor Koltay
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Gyula Vikidál
Koppány
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Tamás Andor
Katalin Berek
Sarolt
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János Bozsogi
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Bernadette Sára
Gizella
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Levente Szörényi
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Emöke Csengey
Gábor Koltay Director · Levente Szörényi Screenplay János Bródy Screenplay
First release April 19, 1984 · Produced in Hungary · Production Mafilm, Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat
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Mafilm
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Magyar Filmlaboratórium Vállalat
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Hungary
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Original title
István, a király
Original language
Hungarian
Spoken on screen
Hungarian
Release dates
Hungary · April 19, 1984
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
May 1, 1984 · Cannes Film Festival
Germany
September 20, 1985
Sweden
February 1, 1985 · Göteborg Film Festival
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