The Talking Robe
1942, Hungarian. Directed by Géza von Radványi.
In the 1600s, Hungary is plundered by the Turks and the Laban. Kecskemét, the free royal city, is not exempt from this. Miska, the wily son of Lestyák, a master tailor, suggests to the town council that they should ask for a permanent beacon from Buda, thus protecting Kecskemét from the harassment of raiding troops. The town assembles its gift of jewellery, cloth and a beautiful girl, and Miska sets off for Buda. On the way, the young gypsy girl falls in love with Mishka, who elopes with her in a boy's dress. He can do this because instead of the bewitchment he hopes for, he is given only a fancy robe to protect the city. Little do they know at the time how much the robe is worth. Before its wearer, all true believers will crumble to dust and do his bidding.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
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Cast & crew
- Géza von RadványiDirector
- Ferenc KissLestyák Mihály
- Pál Jávorifj. Lestyák Mihály
- Maria von TasnadyCinna, árva leány
- József BihariPintyö (as Bihary József)
- Árpád LehotaySzücs Mihály, fõbíró
- Tivadar BilicsiPutnoky
- Béla MihályffiÁgoston
- Sándor TompaPuszta Máté
- György KürthyPorosznoki
- László SzilassyII. Mohamed szultán
- Gyula CsortosBudai pasa
- Erzsi OrsolyaSára, a cigányasszony
Details
- Released
- 21 February 1942
- Original title
- A beszélő köntös
- Country
- Hungary
- Written by
- Miklós Asztalos, Kálmán Mikszáth
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What The Talking Robe is based on
The Talking Robe is based on A beszélő köntös by Kálmán Mikszáth.
A beszélő köntös
By Kálmán Mikszáth
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The Talking Robe isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 February 1942. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Talking Robe?
If you liked The Talking Robe, try The Return, The Count of Monte Cristo, True Spirit.
Who directed The Talking Robe?
The Talking Robe (1942) was directed by Géza von Radványi and stars Ferenc Kiss, Pál Jávor, Maria von Tasnady.
What is The Talking Robe based on?
The Talking Robe is based on A beszélő köntös by Kálmán Mikszáth.