The Midas Touch
1989 · 104 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 1,221 VOTES · DIR. Géza Bereményi
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,210 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:15 Wake up now!
00:06:34 - That's the problem. - That's really a problem.
00:10:19 Denounce him, Monori!
00:14:58 That's so much. What's it for?
00:19:40 My daughter has given birth!
00:24:24 Okay, thanks.
00:28:37 Why don't you told me, father?
00:31:23 Until when, Gombacsik?
00:33:44 Are we square now, Gombacsik?
00:39:17 Faster!
00:41:55 Wait! Where are you taking him? Please, I don't want it for free.
00:45:49 I've chosen a doctor. Read his name!
00:52:10 Tell me, please!
00:55:34 Why is he beating my father?
00:58:18 Telling on somebody.
01:01:36 His father was innocent.
01:05:20 What?
01:08:32 You don't understand this world.
01:12:40 Have you found the gold?
01:16:10 Berci, give me some change!
01:20:00 My dear! I was so afraid.
01:23:52 then you can jaw again.
01:31:16 That was sure.
01:35:48 Say something!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,210
Dialogue density11.6 lines / min
First line00:01:15
Final line01:35:48
Production Record
DirectorGéza Bereményi
LanguageHU
IMDb votes1,221