Man of Gold (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1936, Man of Gold is a drama and romance film directed by Béla Gaál, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Az Aranyember (The Man of Gold) was based on a novel by Jokai, at one time Hungary's foremost storyteller. Set in the early 19th century, the story revolves around Timar (Ferenc Kiss), a ferryman on a Danish tugboat. Rescuing the daughter (Marisa Kormos) of a Turkish nobleman from a watery grave, Timar is rewarded with the girl's hand in marriage. Now rich beyond his wildest dreams, our hero finds he is unsatisfied; it seems he has never forgotten his true love, flower girl Noemi (Anna Fuzes). Timar is forced to suffer mightily until he is finally permitted a tender reunion with the girl of his dreams.
Who’s in it. Man of Gold stars Ferenc Kiss as Tímár Mihály, Tivadar Uray as Krisztyán Tódor, Gyula Csortos as Brazovich Athanáz and Mária Mezei as Athália, Brazovich lánya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Man of Gold has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Gold tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of Gold (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man of Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man of Gold worth watching?
- Man of Gold holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man of Gold?
- Man of Gold stars Ferenc Kiss, Tivadar Uray, Gyula Csortos, Mária Mezei and Attila Petheö.
- When was Man of Gold released?
- Man of Gold was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.