The Confrontation (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1969, The Confrontation is a drama film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Paralleling the dramatic student protests and riots that were exploding across the world in the 1960s at the time the film was made, The Confrontation is a story of protest and rebellion in 1947 Hungary when the Communist Party have just taken power. Jancsó's first colour film is another virtuoso display by a director at the peak of his powers, and eloquently explores the complex issues and inherent problems of revolutionary democracy.
Who’s in it. The Confrontation stars Andrea Drahota as Lantos Jutka, Kati Kovács as Szabó Teri, Lajos Balázsovits as Fekete Laci and András Kozák as Kozma András, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Confrontation 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 The Confrontation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Confrontation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Confrontation (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Confrontation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Confrontation worth watching?
- The Confrontation holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Confrontation?
- The Confrontation stars Andrea Drahota, Kati Kovács, Lajos Balázsovits, András Kozák and András Bálint.
- When was The Confrontation released?
- The Confrontation was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.