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John, the Hero

19391h 18mBéla Gaál
IMDb 6.4

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"Sándor Petőfi's masterpiece comes to life on the screen!"

1938 screen adaptation of the 1904 musical version of the classic Hungarian fairy tale poem by Sándor Petőfi about the romantic adventures of Kukorica Jancsi and his beloved Iluska.

Fantasy
PoemMusical

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What is John, the Hero (1939) about?

1938 screen adaptation of the 1904 musical version of the classic Hungarian fairy tale poem by Sándor Petőfi about the romantic adventures of Kukorica Jancsi and his beloved Iluska.

Who stars in John, the Hero?

John, the Hero stars Imre Palló (Kukorica Jancsi), Dajka Margit (Iluska), Tivadar Bilicsi (Csillagjós), Gyula Csortos (Burkus király), Ferenc Kiss (Bagó). The film was directed by Béla Gaál.

How long is John, the Hero?

John, the Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939.

Is John, the Hero worth watching?

John, the Hero holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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