The Bitter Truth (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Bitter Truth is a drama film directed by Zoltán Várkonyi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Sztankó János, the freshly appointed director of a company that builds agricultural factories meets his former classmate, Palócz. Palócz is just released from the prison where he got on made-up charges. Sztankó suddenly decides to employ the engineer since he wants to show up spectacular, quick results.
Who’s in it. The Bitter Truth stars Ferenc Bessenyei as Sztankó, Miklós Gábor as Palócz, Éva Ruttkai as Klári and Imre Sinkovits as Bûvész, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bitter Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bitter Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bitter Truth (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bitter Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bitter Truth?
- The Bitter Truth stars Ferenc Bessenyei, Miklós Gábor, Éva Ruttkai, Imre Sinkovits and Vera Szemere.
- When was The Bitter Truth released?
- The Bitter Truth was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.