Allegro Barbaro (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1979 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1979, Allegro Barbaro is a drama and historie film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Zsadányi flees from the authorities with his goddaughter, Bankós Mari, and they escape into the forest. The film then skips ahead thirty-fold years: Zsadány and Mari are now lovers, with the sound of war in the background halting their romance. The old friends of Zsadányi have joined with the Nazis, and the landowner living with his peasants in a socialist community grows distant from them. Zsadányi is held responsible for political problems in the country, and will pay with his life.
Who’s in it. Allegro Barbaro stars György Cserhalmi as Zsadányi István, Czinkóczi Zsuzsa as Bankós Mari, Györgyi Tarján as Bankos Mari (as Tarján Györgyi) and Lajos Balázsovits as Zsadányi Gábor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Allegro Barbaro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Allegro Barbaro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Allegro Barbaro tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Allegro Barbaro (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Allegro Barbaro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Allegro Barbaro worth watching?
- Allegro Barbaro holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Allegro Barbaro?
- Allegro Barbaro stars György Cserhalmi, Czinkóczi Zsuzsa, Györgyi Tarján, Lajos Balázsovits and István Bujtor.
- When was Allegro Barbaro released?
- Allegro Barbaro was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.