The Fanatics (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1962, The Fanatics is a drama film directed by Károly Makk, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Bene, tired of the professional battles of engineers and trying to escape a ship-wrecked marriage, asks to be transferred to the country. The gravest problem of the sandy region in Nagyalföld (Great Hungarian Plain) is the shortage of water. The tireless director of the local state farm asks for Bene's support, but the disillusioned man refuses him.
Who’s in it. The Fanatics stars György Pálos as Bene László, vízmérnök, Éva Pap as Edi, Ádám Szirtes as Kecskés János, igazgató and Lajos Básti as Mezei-Hardt István (as Básthy Lajos), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Fanatics 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 The Fanatics page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fanatics tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fanatics (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fanatics change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fanatics worth watching?
- The Fanatics holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fanatics?
- The Fanatics stars György Pálos, Éva Pap, Ádám Szirtes, Lajos Básti and Ferenc Kállai.
- When was The Fanatics released?
- The Fanatics was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.