Sleepless Years (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Sleepless Years is a drama film directed by Félix Máriássy, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The "sleepless years" in this propaganda piece by director Felix Marlassy occur on Csepel Island, an island south of Budapest that is home to an armaments factory. The factory workers are shown being exploited by imperialists, capitalists gone berserk, and fascists, more or less in that exact chronological sequence. The heavy-handed approach does much to undercut the belief that when socialism finally takes over, the lives of the workers are brought up to a human level. In this instance, audiences might prefer a more nuanced and subtle statement, no matter what the message.
Who’s in it. Sleepless Years stars Éva Ruttkai as Vilma, Géza Tordy as Karesz, Éva Vass as Irén and Gábor Agárdi as Tóth, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleepless Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepless Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepless Years (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleepless Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sleepless Years?
- Sleepless Years stars Éva Ruttkai, Géza Tordy, Éva Vass, Gábor Agárdi and István Avar.
- When was Sleepless Years released?
- Sleepless Years was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.