The Midas Touch
1989, Hungarian. Directed by Géza Bereményi.
A deep drama about life in Hungary after the WW2 until the revolt against Russians in '56. The main character is the head of the black market in Budapest. He thinks he can buy everyone and everything but at the end he must face that he can't buy life. A must-see for everyone. Casting involves some of the greatest Hungarian actors. The story takes place in the eighth district of Budapest focusing on the market place on Teleki square which is still working. The movie contains some archive footage of real fight during the revolution.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
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- Released
- 9 February 1989
- Original title
- Eldorádó
- Country
- Hungary
- Written by
- Géza Bereményi
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The Midas Touch runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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The Midas Touch isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 February 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Midas Touch?
If you liked The Midas Touch, try Fateless, An American Rhapsody, The Boys of Paul Street.
Who directed The Midas Touch?
The Midas Touch (1989) was directed by Géza Bereményi and stars Károly Eperjes, Judit Pogány, Enikő Eszenyi.