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The Last Manuscript

The Last Manuscript

Jun 05, 1987 · 1h 47m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Károly Makk

Overview

This sarcastic drama is taken from the popular Hungarian novel by Tibor Dery. A terminally ill writer (Jozef Kroner) of national prominence watches as family and friends gather like vultures for his imminent demise. Relli (Alexander Bardini) smiles and pretends to be the writer's friend as he tries to get his hands on an unpublished manuscript. The opening scene is the highlight of the film. While the dead writer is being laid to rest in a national funeral, he emerges from the coffin and walks into his own grave while the mourners flee in terror.

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About The Last Manuscript

What is The Last Manuscript about?

This sarcastic drama is taken from the popular Hungarian novel by Tibor Dery. A terminally ill writer (Jozef Kroner) of national prominence watches as family and friends gather like vultures for his imminent demise. Relli (Alexander Bardini) smiles and pretends to be the writer's friend as he tries to get his hands on an unpublished manuscript. The opening scene is the highlight of the film…

When was The Last Manuscript released?

The Last Manuscript was released on June 5, 1987.

How long is The Last Manuscript?

The Last Manuscript runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who directed The Last Manuscript?

The Last Manuscript was directed by Károly Makk.

Who is in the cast of The Last Manuscript?

The cast of The Last Manuscript includes Jozef Kroner (Nyáry György), Aleksander Bardini (Relli bácsi alias Márk Aurél), Eszter Nagy-Kálózy (Flóra), Irén Psota (Nyáriné, Vica) and Béla Both (Franz).

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