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Identification

February 28, 1975 1h 33m

Originally released in 1975. Identification is a drama film. directed by László Lugossy.

Starring György Cserhalmi, József Madaras, and Mari Kiss

Synopsis

While awaiting his release from the Soviet detention camp he is being held in, a half-starved refugee (Andras Ambrus) finds that an error has been made and his name is not on the to-be-released list. It is then that he is forced to assume the identity of a dead man whose name is on the list. Ambrus at first refuses, but because he was an orphan and cannot produce evidence of his true identity, he has no other choice. However, when he returns to the outer world and the community he was raised in, he is greeted with suspicion. When he tries to claim his part-ownership of a farm from his adopted uncle, he is refused and beaten by farmhands the uncle sets on him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 28, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
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Language HU Original language
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Country Hungary Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HU

Production Companies

  • Hungarofilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Identification about?

While awaiting his release from the Soviet detention camp he is being held in, a half-starved refugee (Andras Ambrus) finds that an error has been made and his name is not on the to-be-released lis...

Who directed Identification?

Identification was directed by László Lugossy.

How long is Identification?

Identification has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Identification released?

Identification was released on February 28, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Identification?

The main cast of Identification includes György Cserhalmi, József Madaras, Mari Kiss, Róbert Koltai, István Szilágyi.