Song of the Cornfields (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1947, Song of the Cornfields is a drama film directed by István Szőts, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hungarian soldier returning from fighting in the Second World War marries the woman he believes to be the widow of a former comrade who he thinks died in the Prisoner of War camp in which they were held. The film was banned in Hungary because of its depiction of the controversial issue of Hungarian prisoners held by the Soviets.
Who’s in it. Song of the Cornfields stars János Görbe, Alice Szellay, József Bihari and Marcsa Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Song of the Cornfields has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Song of the Cornfields page.
If you liked it. Fans of Song of the Cornfields tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Song of the Cornfields (1947)?
- In US, Song of the Cornfields is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Song of the Cornfields worth watching?
- Song of the Cornfields holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Song of the Cornfields?
- Song of the Cornfields stars János Görbe, Alice Szellay, József Bihari, Marcsa Simon and László Bánhidi.
- When was Song of the Cornfields released?
- Song of the Cornfields was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.