It Happened in Europe (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, It Happened in Europe is a drama film directed by Géza von Radványi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 1944. A band of runaways and orphans of the war scour the countryside in search of food and shelter. They invade and then taken in by a musician and former concert pianist who’s hiding out in a ruined castle. After the initial altercation between them the gang accepts his guidance and he wins their respect by protecting them from the elements.
Who’s in it. It Happened in Europe stars Artúr Somlay as Piotr Simon, the old man, Miklós Gábor as Hosszú, Zsuzsa Bánki as Éva and György Bárdy as Police Commissioner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, It Happened in Europe 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 It Happened in Europe page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in Europe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened in Europe (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happened in Europe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happened in Europe worth watching?
- It Happened in Europe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It Happened in Europe?
- It Happened in Europe stars Artúr Somlay, Miklós Gábor, Zsuzsa Bánki, György Bárdy and Abraham Ronai.
- When was It Happened in Europe released?
- It Happened in Europe was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.