The Agitators (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1971, The Agitators is a comedy and drama film directed by Dezsö Magyar, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. After the World War I, enthusiastic young people found the intellectual group of Hungarian Communist Party. Their aim is to propagate the communist ideology to the people and get the workers on their side. They have fierce discussions on the new ideas, though their movement is not very successful. They clash with their opposition, attempt to lead people to the Red Army, but without success.

Who’s in it. The Agitators stars Gábor Bódy as Botos, László Bertalan as Marton elvtárs, György Cserhalmi as Vitatkozó and Péter Dobai as Képviselõ, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Agitators 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 Agitators page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Agitators tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Agitators (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Agitators change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Agitators worth watching?
The Agitators holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Agitators?
The Agitators stars Gábor Bódy, László Bertalan, György Cserhalmi, Péter Dobai and Földes László.
When was The Agitators released?
The Agitators was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.