The Golden Peacock (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1943, The Golden Peacock is a drama film directed by László Cserépy, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Bálint Zeke, the honest old miller of the village, leaves his water-mill to Anna, his only daughter, while the will also provides for the mill to be managed by Forintos Mátyás, a young miller, whom he has been raising since he was very young and treats as his own son. The two young people seem to "like each other anyway", and their marriage would make the old man happy.
Who’s in it. The Golden Peacock stars Antal Páger as Forintos Mátyás, molnárlegény, Mária Sulyok as Piros Katinka, az Aranypáva fogadósnője, Artúr Somlay as Zeke Bálint, molnár and Alice Szellay as Anna, Zeke lánya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Golden Peacock has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Peacock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Peacock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Peacock (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Peacock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Peacock worth watching?
- The Golden Peacock holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Golden Peacock?
- The Golden Peacock stars Antal Páger, Mária Sulyok, Artúr Somlay, Alice Szellay and Béla Mihályffi.
- When was The Golden Peacock released?
- The Golden Peacock was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.