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Liliom

1934 · 118 min · Director: Fritz Lang

Liliom (1934) is a fantasy drama, directed by Fritz Lang. It stars Charles Boyer and Madeleine Ozeray. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Liliom Is About

Two women love the same man in a world of few prospects. In Budapest, Liliom is a "public figure," a rascal who's a carousel barker, loved by the experienced merry-go-round owner and by a young, innocent maid. The maid, Julie, loses her job after going out with Liliom; he's fired by his jealous employer for going out with Julie. The two lovers move in with Julie's aunt; unemployment emasculates him and a local weasel tempts him with crime. Julie, now wan, is true to Liliom even in his bad temper. Meanwhile, a stolid widower, a carpenter, wants to marry Julie. Is there any future on this earth for Julie and Liliom, whose love is passionate rather than ideal?

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What is Liliom about?

Two women love the same man in a world of few prospects. In Budapest, Liliom is a "public figure," a rascal who's a carousel barker, loved by the experienced merry-go-round owner and by a young, innocent maid.

Where can I watch Liliom?

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How long is Liliom?

Liliom runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did Liliom come out?

Liliom was released in 1934.

Who directed Liliom?

Liliom was directed by Fritz Lang.

Who stars in Liliom?

Liliom stars Charles Boyer, Madeleine Ozeray, Robert Arnoux, Roland Toutain.

What is Liliom's rating?

Liliom holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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