The Lost Generation (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1968, The Lost Generation is a drama film directed by András Kovács, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The engineer Ambrus has been suspended in his job because he publicly called the attention of the customers to a construction mistake of some goods designed to be exported. His immediate boss learns the news on a business trip to Paris. He meets his old friend Lendvay, an emigrant from Hungary, and his French wife in a cellar bar. After their talk Benkő starts seeing things in a different perspective. When he returns home, he decides to take a stand for Ambrus against Ferenczi, the general director, despite his wife's and the old director's advice.
Who’s in it. The Lost Generation stars Zoltán Latinovits as Ambrus László, Miklós Gábor as Benkõ Béla, Mari Szemes as Ambrusné, Anna and László Mensáros as Ferenczi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lost Generation 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 The Lost Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Generation (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Generation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lost Generation worth watching?
- The Lost Generation holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Generation?
- The Lost Generation stars Zoltán Latinovits, Miklós Gábor, Mari Szemes, László Mensáros and Philippe March.
- When was The Lost Generation released?
- The Lost Generation was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.