Agnus Dei (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, Agnus Dei is a war and history film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Alegory of the suppression of the 1919 revolution and the advent of fascism in Hungary; in the countryside, a unit of the revolutionary army spares the life of father Vargha, a fanatical priest. He comes back and leads massacres. A new force, represented by Feher, apparently avanges the people, but only to impose a different, more refined and effective kind of repression.
Who’s in it. Agnus Dei stars József Madaras as Vargha páter, Daniel Olbrychski as A hegedülõ, Márk Zala as Márk atya and Lajos Balázsovits as A kanonok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Agnus Dei 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 Agnus Dei page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agnus Dei tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agnus Dei (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Agnus Dei change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Agnus Dei worth watching?
- Agnus Dei holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Agnus Dei?
- Agnus Dei stars József Madaras, Daniel Olbrychski, Márk Zala, Lajos Balázsovits and Jaroslava Schallerová.
- When was Agnus Dei released?
- Agnus Dei was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.