Cast
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István Bujtor
as Menõ fej
Andor Ajtay
as Otto Klauberg professzor
Irén Psota
as Helga
Ilona Medveczky
as Klauberg Éva
József Madaras
as Godó
János Koós
as Hepi
József Szendrő
as Boger
Dajka Margit
as Aranka
Endre Harkányi
as Bérgyilkos
Tamás Major
as Kálmán
Ottó Ruttkai
as Pecsar felügyelõ
Károly F. Nagy
as Kain
Crew
Director
- György Révész
Writer
- György Révész
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Comedy film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, The Lion is Ready to Jump distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director György Révész brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1969, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Lion is Ready to Jump took approximately 17 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 125 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 60 unique compositions.
- The film contains approximately 1088 individual shots.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
Historical Context
- In 1969, when this film was released:
- Social and cultural revolution was transforming Western societies.
- Counterculture movements were challenging traditional values.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: May 29, 1969
- Runtime: 1h 31m