Abyss (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, Abyss is a drama film directed by László Ranódy, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Nagy István, the formerly poor peasant boy returns to his native village as a teacher. His conviction is that the abyss between rich and poor can be diminished by good will. The rich Böröcz Horváth Klári returns his love, and also Böröcz Horváth is willing to help the poorest family, the Bakos. Bakos Jóska, who was sent to serve the tough Böröcz Horváth as a payment, dies of an infected wound and the people in the village hold the teacher liable as well. Nagy István realises, that the abyss cannot be ceased, what is more, it is impassable. He breaks up with his fiancée and stands by the side of the poor.
Who’s in it. Abyss stars Margit Bara as Klári Horváth Böröcz, Imre Sinkovits as István Nagy, Ferenc Bessenyei as Horváth Böröcz and Margit Dajka as Aunt Bakos, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abyss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abyss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abyss (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abyss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Abyss?
- Abyss stars Margit Bara, Imre Sinkovits, Ferenc Bessenyei, Margit Dajka and József Bihari.
- When was Abyss released?
- Abyss was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.