The Bridgeman
Originally released in 2002. The Bridgeman is a drama film. directed by Géza Bereményi. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Károly Eperjes, Ervin Nagy, and Can Togay
Synopsis
This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years following the fall of Napoleon the young count Széchenyi irresponsibly seduces his brother's wife, and the consequent scandal ruins his career as an army officer. After the sudden death of his humiliated lover Count Széchenyi drastically changes his character from that of a shallow young man into a responsible nobleman seeking to conquer his fate by creating great achievements in his remaining life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$7M
Production budget
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Top Cast
Károly Eperjes
as Count István Széchenyi
Ervin Nagy
as Lajos Kossuth
Can Togay
as Lajos Batthyányi
György Cserhalmi
as Miklós Wesselényi
Marius Bodochi
as Karl Clam-Martinitz
Iván Darvas
as Metternich
Adél Kováts
as Caroline Mead
Sándor Gáspár
as Pál Széchenyi
Tibor Gáspár
as Lajos Széchenyi
Dezső Garas
as Felsenthal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
- Budget
- $7,000,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bridgeman about?
This epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary...
Who directed The Bridgeman?
The Bridgeman was directed by Géza Bereményi.
How long is The Bridgeman?
The Bridgeman has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Bridgeman released?
The Bridgeman was released on April 10, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bridgeman?
The main cast of The Bridgeman includes Károly Eperjes, Ervin Nagy, Can Togay, György Cserhalmi, Marius Bodochi.