The Sack (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1966, The Sack is a drama film directed by Pál Zolnay, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. For the first time after 11 years, Simon, a young historian visits the village of his childhood at Balaton and Aunt Lina, his foster-mother. He gets upset by what he experiences there: the old woman's troublesome and vexing everydays, her quiet sadness. He is overwhelmed by his own memories, the death of his foster-father and by everything he was not aware of before, or he simply wanted to forget.
Who’s in it. The Sack stars István Iglódi as Simon, Margit Dajka as Vass Mari, Manyi Kiss as Lina Néni and Éva Pap as Jutka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Sack 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 Sack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sack (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sack worth watching?
- The Sack holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sack?
- The Sack stars István Iglódi, Margit Dajka, Manyi Kiss, Éva Pap and Péter Haumann.
- When was The Sack released?
- The Sack was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.