Acting
Lajos Básti
Born November 17, 1911 · Keszthely, Hungary
Died June 1, 1977 · aged 65
No biography available.
Known For
Late Season · 1967Late Season
★ 8.81967
MovieComedyDrama
Against the backdrop of the Adolph Eichmann trials, an elderly paraplegic pharmacist is summoned to the police station, where he believes that his hidden wartime guilt has caught up with him, unaware that it is all in fact an elaborate practical joke.
The Man of Gold · 1936The Man of Gold
★ 7.01936
MovieDramaRomance
Az Aranyember (The Man of Gold) was based on a novel by Jokai, at one time Hungary's foremost storyteller. Set in the early 19th century, the story revolves around Timar (Ferenc Kiss), a ferryman on a Danish tugboat. Rescuing the daughter (Marisa Kormos) of a Turkish nobleman from a watery grave, Timar is rewarded with the girl's hand in marriage. Now rich beyond his wildest dreams, our hero finds he is unsatisfied; it seems he has never forgotten his true love, flower girl Noemi (Anna Fuzes). Timar is forced to suffer mightily until he is finally permitted a tender reunion with the girl of his dreams.
Historical Private Affairs · 1969Historical Private Affairs
★ 9.01969
Movie
A light comedy of four love-stories. Mary's search for happiness has always been influenced by history. Her first husband, Halász, makes his point with two slaps in an argument and Mary wants a divorce immediately. But this is not enough to get a divorce, so she asks her boss, Endre Horváth, to prove Maria's adultery by perjury. After a few years, Mari is questioned by the couple about her divorce, but then Comrade Bor comes to her rescue and eventually marries the pretty woman. However, László Bor soon goes to prison and is the victim of a plane crash. Pál Zalán, a journalist, is the woman's soul mate...
Story of My Foolishness · 1966Story of My Foolishness
★ 10.01966
MovieComedyRomance
The celebrated actor considers his wife a nitwits actress of a mediocre talent. But an influential playwright, a friend of theirs, has written a play with the main role designed for her, Kati, particularly. Its title is "The Most Intelligent Woman in the World". On the day of the first night performance Kati recalls their past, the times she had together with her husband.
A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan · 1966A Hungarian Nabob 2: Karpathy Zoltan
★ 7.21966
MovieDramaHistory
On the novel by Mór Jókai. The first half of the XVIII century. Several decades of life of a noble family Karpati.
III. Béla · 1974III. Béla
★ 7.01974
MovieHistoryTV Movie
Hungarian TV movie about King Béla III of Hungary
The Siege of Beszterce · 1948The Siege of Beszterce
★ 7.81948
MovieHistoryDrama
The film evokes count Pongrácz, who, as late as the 19th century, managed to live a life, which reminds one of his medieval ancestor's values. He acts in defiance of the town by fighting his own battle against it, having been offended by the town.
Darkness in Daytime · 1963Darkness in Daytime
★ 10.01963
MovieDrama
In 1963 in Tihany, somebody addresses the writer Gábor Náday. He is reminded of a night drive in 1944 that saved his life. Painful memories start coming to Náday.
















