A Strange Role (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1976, A Strange Role is a drama film directed by Pál Sándor, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. After the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a young Hungarian, wanted by the police for political crimes, escapes to just this side of the Austrian border. When he discovers that his escape contact has been shot, he disguises himself as a woman and, posing as a maid, takes refuge at a tuberculosis sanatorium. He lives there as a woman for the entire winter before resuming his journey in the spring.
Who’s in it. A Strange Role stars Endre Holmann as Galambos Sarolta / Kövesi János (as Holman Endre), Margit Dajka as Öreg primadonna, Sándor Szabó as Wallach doktor and Erzsébet Kútvölgyi as Zsófi nõvér, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Strange Role has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Strange Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Strange Role tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Strange Role (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Strange Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Strange Role worth watching?
- A Strange Role holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Strange Role?
- A Strange Role stars Endre Holmann, Margit Dajka, Sándor Szabó, Erzsébet Kútvölgyi and Dezső Garas.
- When was A Strange Role released?
- A Strange Role was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.