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Les garçons de la rue Paul

Original title: A Pál-utcai fiúk
  • 1968
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.5K
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Les garçons de la rue Paul (1968)
TragedyDrama

In Budapest, two rival gangs of young boys lay claim to a vacant lot. The hostilities escalate yet never quite boil over into actual violence. The film poignantly portrays the struggles and ... Read allIn Budapest, two rival gangs of young boys lay claim to a vacant lot. The hostilities escalate yet never quite boil over into actual violence. The film poignantly portrays the struggles and resilience of youth amid the harsh realities of war.In Budapest, two rival gangs of young boys lay claim to a vacant lot. The hostilities escalate yet never quite boil over into actual violence. The film poignantly portrays the struggles and resilience of youth amid the harsh realities of war.

  • Director
    • Zoltán Fábri
  • Writers
    • Endre Bohem
    • Zoltán Fábri
    • Ferenc Molnár
  • Stars
    • Mari Töröcsik
    • Sándor Pécsi
    • László Kozák
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Zoltán Fábri
    • Writers
      • Endre Bohem
      • Zoltán Fábri
      • Ferenc Molnár
    • Stars
      • Mari Töröcsik
      • Sándor Pécsi
      • László Kozák
    • 9User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mari Töröcsik
    Mari Töröcsik
    • Nemecsek anyja
    • (as Mari Törőcsik)
    Sándor Pécsi
    Sándor Pécsi
    • Rácz tanár úr
    László Kozák
    • Janó
    Anthony Kemp
    • Nemecsek Ernõ
    William Burleigh
    • Boka
    John Moulder-Brown
    John Moulder-Brown
    • Geréb
    Robert Efford
    • Csónakos
    Mark Colleano
    • Csele
    Gary O'Brien
    • Weisz
    Martin Beaumont
    • Kolnay
    Paul Bartleft
    • Barabás
    Earl Younger
    • Leszik
    György Vizi
    • Richter
    Julien Holdaway
    • Áts Feri
    Péter Delmár
    • Idõsebb Pásztor
    Nyika Jancsó
    • Fiatalabb Pásztor
    • (as Ifj. Jancsó Miklós)
    Attila Némethy
    • Wendauer
    Imre Ebergényi
    • Szebenits
    • Director
      • Zoltán Fábri
    • Writers
      • Endre Bohem
      • Zoltán Fábri
      • Ferenc Molnár
    • All cast & crew
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    10elo-equipamentos

    My Masterpiece number 137 !!!

    I remember when I went to elementary school at fifth grade, all students had to read some novel as homework, one the first was "The Boys of the Paul Street", I had eleven years old, so too young, somehow I never forget this fabulous anti war novel, years later I found this novel adapted to the cinema, after four years stored in my collection l finally have a nerve to watch, more than expected this picture brings my early memories from my youth, what a movie, what a story, the director could translate to screen all message from this priceless book, the teenagers make exactly the men on war, every single war protocol, the meeting, the flags, the rules, spies, commanders, everything from the Hungarian Ferenc Molnar's immortal work, sadly has so few reviews shown us that it's certainly too much unknown by overwhelming majority, that's the life!!

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    First watch: 2019 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD / Rating: 10
    10nnenok

    Ferenc Molnar would be proud

    This movie is a beautiful homage to the book of Ferenc Molnar, who died 17 years before it was made). Being one of my favourites, I used to re-read the book many times in my youth and it was a pleasant surprise seeing the movie following it to the word. Acting is also good - William Burleigh as the charismatic leader Boka, Anthony Kemp as the loyal and brave Nemecsek, all other boys as depicted in the book. Additionally, the final battle is hard and worth seeing. As a member of the modern "generation Y", I could never really relate to the spirit of fellowship on the streets, fighting for a piece to claim one's own and that battle showed how that was much more than just a child's play. A game for some kids can mean serious stuff for others, but excluding the unnecessary drama of contemporary movies of this genre.
    8jmg38

    Lingers for Decades

    Like many of the other commentators, I saw this (once only!) when roughly the same age as the boys in the movie. 30+ years later I still find myself thinking about it from time to time. The themes of friendship, loyalty and commitment should be equally appealing to an adult viewer.

    I seem to recall the subtitle "The War" appearing on the screen all those years ago. Maybe it is a false memory, driven by the film's notion of "the good us" vs "the evil them" - which is the undercurrent of the book & movie, and is usually the undercurrent of most actual wars. Even as a kid you could understand the not so subtle message that the movie was delivering.

    The original 1906 book was written by Hungarian Ferenc Molnár during the long spiral of European politics into WWI. The book is still a standard read in many European grade schools. It was also voted the second favourite book in Hungary in 2005.

    This movie, about Hungarian kids, was filmed in Finland. I wonder if the language might be the reason for this film not being available on DVD in an English version. Quite unfortunate, as this was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film - losing to the Russian 8 hour version of War and Peace (Voyna i Mir).
    10Petronius Arbiter II

    An Absolute Masterpiece

    Remember when you were a child and you and your friends engaged in a mock war? Remember how, just like real war, it seemed to get out of hand all too quickly? Well, that's what happens to the pre-adolescent and early-adolescent boys in this modern Hungarian classic, one of the best movies you (probably) never heard of. I don't want to say much more about the plot, but the ending will tear your heart out. I can hardly imagine a more profoundly antiwar statement. Masterfully written, directed and acted by all involved. This film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, and quite possibly deserved to win. Should be available on video but apparently isn't; if it were not for late-night TV, how would we ever get to see jewels like this in the USA?
    10suicidea

    hard to believe this isn't released on DVD

    When you look at all the junk that comes to DVD stores every month, it's hard to believe that this movie is still lost. Or maybe it makes perfect sense, considering contemporary producers' and distributors' idea of "good cinema." No spoilers. Simply put, this is one of the best handful of movies you'll ever see. And I say that very rarely.

    I was 9 or 10 when I first saw it, ironically right on the day I received the book as a gift. There's not a single flaw, not the least bit of detail that can be improved. Very catching story and telling, and although you will definitely need a box of Kleenex for the ending, the movie is much more than that. It's one of those movies that will move your heart when you remember, even years later.

    I must also add that the adaptation is superb. Rarely before (or never?) has a movie caught the spirit of the book so well, so intensely. Definitely a 10 out of 10, if art can be judged that way.

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1969 (Hungary)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hungary
      • United States
    • Official site
      • arabuloku.com
    • Language
      • Hungarian
    • Also known as
      • The Boys of Paul Street
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production company
      • MAFILM Stúdió 1
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      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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