Directed by:
Richard ThorpeScreenplay:
Stanley GoulderCinematography:
István HildebrandComposer:
Szabolcs FényesCast:
George Sanders, Buddy Hackett, Jess Conrad, Lorraine Power, Robert Coote, Cecília Esztergályos, Sándor Pécsi, Zoltán Makláry, Dezső Garas, Zoltán Latinovits (more)Plots(1)
A British-Hungarian-American production, the film takes place in and around Budapest, and follows the adventures of the Stevenson children: Milly, Michael, and Harold. In Hungary with their father, a British inspector attending an international convention of criminal investigators, the kids stumble upon a plot hatched by two thieves (Buddy Hackett and George Sanders), to steal the golden bust of Saint László from the Cathedral of Gyór and smuggle it out of the country. The Stevenson trio trails the thieves through Budapest and beyond in what amounts to a widescreen tour of the culture and landmarks of Hungary, highlighted by crazy chase scenes of earthy humor and elements of slapstick comedy. (Flicker Alley)
(more)Cast
George Sanders
Russian Empire
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Buddy Hackett
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Jess Conrad
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Robert Coote
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Cecília Esztergályos
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Sándor Pécsi
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Zoltán Makláry
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Dezső Garas
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Zoltán Latinovits
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Ervin Kibédi
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Zoltán Gera
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László Csurka
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Denis Gilmore
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Lajos Básti
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Iván Darvas
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Enid Lindsey
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Irén Sitkey
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László Ungváry
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