The Football Star (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, The Football Star is a comedy film directed by Márton Keleti, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Cabinet crisis threatens in Futbólia, due to a series of lost matches. The head of state charges admiral Duca with the task, as a last chance, to get hold of the football star of the Hungarian team presently playing in Switzerland.
Who’s in it. The Football Star stars Kamill Feleki as Brunó, László Ungváry as Duca tengernagy, Lajos Mányai as Venturo kapitány and Imre Pongrácz as Jóska a csodacsatár, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Football Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Football Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Football Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Football Star (1957)?
- In US, The Football Star is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Football Star worth watching?
- The Football Star holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Football Star?
- The Football Star stars Kamill Feleki, László Ungváry, Lajos Mányai, Imre Pongrácz and Manyi Kiss.
- When was The Football Star released?
- The Football Star was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.