The Match (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Match is a drama film directed by Ferenc Kósa, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer of 1956. In the small town in the Hungarian country-side, during the time the chief of police spends in a course in Budapest, Rigó Dezső is the boss with full powers. He is fighting tooth and nail to help the local football-team stay in the second national selection. During one of the matches, he beats the referee to death.
Who’s in it. The Match stars Gábor Koncz as Dongó Béla, Szilágyi Tibor as Rigó Dezsõ, András Kozák as Balla Bálint and Ferenc Bessenyei as Kurucz elvtárs, megyei rendõrfõkapitány, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Match page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Match tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Match (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Match change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Match?
- The Match stars Gábor Koncz, Szilágyi Tibor, András Kozák, Ferenc Bessenyei and Alicja Jachiewicz.
- When was The Match released?
- The Match was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.