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Abyss

1956Movie1 h 42 min

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Nagy István, the formerly poor peasant boy returns to his native village as a teacher. His conviction is that the abyss between rich and poor can be diminished by good will.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
László Ranódy
Written by
József Darvas
Music by
Ferenc Szabó

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Facts

June 5, 1956 · 1 h 42 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 5, 1956
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Abyss worth watching?"

Questions about Abyss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Abyss worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Abyss plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Abyss?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Abyss in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.