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Koportos (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film

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Released in 1979, Koportos is a drama film directed by Lívia Gyarmathy, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Balog Mihály, the Gypsy man from Szabolcs works in Budapest. That is where he is notified that his young wife died. Again he behaves differently from his fellow-men in the Koportos Gypsy settlement: he wants to give a beautiful, rich burial ceremony to his wife.

Who’s in it. Koportos stars Mihály Rostás as Balog Mihály, Ferenc Bogdán as Bogdán, Ferenc Bencze as Bakter and János Bán as Brigádvezetõ az útépítésen, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koportos page.

If you liked it. Fans of Koportos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Koportos (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Koportos change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Koportos?
Koportos stars Mihály Rostás, Ferenc Bogdán, Ferenc Bencze, János Bán and Jiří Menzel.
When was Koportos released?
Koportos was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.