80 Hussars (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, 80 Hussars is a drama and war film directed by Sándor Sára, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of a regiment of Hungarian hussars stationed in Poland. The hussars, mostly ordinary men, have heard news of the uprising and wish to return to the homeland to defend the newly independent country. The Empire, on the other hand, is firmly resolved that all Hungarian troops in the imperial army should be kept as far away from the trouble spot as possible, knowing that most soldiers would be loyal to Budapest rather than Vienna.
Who’s in it. 80 Hussars stars Dózsa László as Paál Farkas kapitány, György Cserhalmi as Csorgás István, Juhász Jácint as Ács Péter and József Madaras as András Korsós.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, 80 Hussars 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 80 Hussars page.
If you liked it. Fans of 80 Hussars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 80 Hussars (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 80 Hussars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 80 Hussars worth watching?
- 80 Hussars holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 80 Hussars?
- 80 Hussars stars Dózsa László, György Cserhalmi, Juhász Jácint and József Madaras.
- When was 80 Hussars released?
- 80 Hussars was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.