Katyi (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1942, Katyi is a comedy and music film directed by Ákos Ráthonyi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Kató Varga (Klári Tolnay) is unable to play its part in front of the Admissions Committee of the School of Dramatic Art. Geszty (Tivadar Bilicsi), severe President of the Commission maintains that she has no talent for acting and mercilessly tells you will never be an actress. Kató prepares to take revenge and under the false name of Katyi Csiba, dressed as a peasant village, obtains admission to the house Geszty. Turning everything upside down, she makes your life hell.
Who’s in it. Katyi stars Klári Tolnay as Varga Kató / Katyi, Manyi Kiss as Csiba Kati, Tivadar Bilicsi as Geszty Péter, színművész and Gerő Mály as Ferenc, inas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Katyi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katyi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Katyi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Katyi (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Katyi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Katyi worth watching?
- Katyi holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Katyi?
- Katyi stars Klári Tolnay, Manyi Kiss, Tivadar Bilicsi, Gerő Mály and Piri Vaszary.
- When was Katyi released?
- Katyi was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.