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The Match

19811h 45mFerenc Kósa

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Summer of 1956. In the small town in the Hungarian country-side, during the time the chief of police spends in a course in Budapest, Rigó Dezső is the boss with full powers. He is fighting tooth and nail to help the local football-team stay in the second national selection. During one of the matches, he beats the referee to death.

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What is The Match (1981) about?

Summer of 1956. In the small town in the Hungarian country-side, during the time the chief of police spends in a course in Budapest, Rigó Dezső is the boss with full powers. He is fighting tooth and nail to help the local football-team stay in the second national selection. During one of the matches, he beats the referee to death.

Who stars in The Match?

The Match stars Gábor Koncz (Dongó Béla), Tibor Szilágyi (Rigó Dezsõ), András Kozák (Balla Bálint), Ferenc Bessenyei (Kurucz elvtárs, megyei rendõrfõkapitány), Alicja Jachiewicz (Balláné). The film was directed by Ferenc Kósa.

How long is The Match?

The Match has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981.

Where can I watch The Match?

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