The Soil Under Your Feet (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The Soil Under Your Feet is a drama film directed by Frigyes Bán, running about 97 minutes. “Treasured Earth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1905 Hungary, a young village woman has just undergone a marriage to the spoiled son of a man to whom her father is indebted, in order that the debt be cancelled, only to be spirited away by her true love, a young peasant, by whom she soon becomes pregnant. Together they attempt to find a way to buy up her father's debt and also pay for a divorce from her husband, against various odds.
Who’s in it. The Soil Under Your Feet stars Ádám Szirtes as Joseph "Joska" Goz, Ági Mészáros as Marika Juhos, Tibor Molnár as Jani Tarcali and Árpád Lehotay as Zsíros Tóth Mihály, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Soil Under Your Feet 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 Soil Under Your Feet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soil Under Your Feet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Soil Under Your Feet (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Soil Under Your Feet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Soil Under Your Feet worth watching?
- The Soil Under Your Feet holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Soil Under Your Feet?
- The Soil Under Your Feet stars Ádám Szirtes, Ági Mészáros, Tibor Molnár, Árpád Lehotay and Mariska Vízváry.
- When was The Soil Under Your Feet released?
- The Soil Under Your Feet was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.