Love (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1971, Love is a drama film directed by Károly Makk, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Luca regularly visits her bedridden mother-in-law. Luca's husband, János, has been arrested on a trumped up political charge, and Luca does not know if he is still alive. Luca hides this from his mother by making up letters purporting to be from János who is directing a big film in New York. Luca discovers that János is alive, and is dismissed from her teaching job because of her husband. The dying mother anxiously awaits the return of her son from New York.
Who’s in it. Love stars Mari Törőcsik as Luca, Lili Darvas as The old woman, Iván Darvas as János and Erzsi Orsolya as Irén, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Love has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love worth watching?
- Love holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love?
- Love stars Mari Törőcsik, Lili Darvas, Iván Darvas, Erzsi Orsolya and László Mensáros.
- When was Love released?
- Love was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.