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The Midas Touch

1989 · 104 min · Director: Géza Bereményi

The Midas Touch (1989) is a drama film, directed by Géza Bereményi. It stars Károly Eperjes and Judit Pogány. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Midas Touch Is About

A deep drama about life in Hungary after the WW2 until the revolt against Russians in '56. The main character is the head of the black market in Budapest. He thinks he can buy everyone and everything but at the end he must face that he can't buy life. A must-see for everyone. Casting involves some of the greatest Hungarian actors. The story takes place in the eighth district of Budapest focusing on the market place on Teleki square which is still working. The movie contains some archive footage of real fight during the revolution.

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What is The Midas Touch about?

A deep drama about life in Hungary after the WW2 until the revolt against Russians in '56. The main character is the head of the black market in Budapest.

Where can I watch The Midas Touch?

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How long is The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did The Midas Touch come out?

The Midas Touch was released in 1989.

Who directed The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch was directed by Géza Bereményi.

Who stars in The Midas Touch?

The Midas Touch stars Károly Eperjes, Judit Pogány, Enikő Eszenyi, Barnabás Tóth.

What is The Midas Touch's rating?

The Midas Touch holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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