The Boys of Paul Street
Seen it?1969 | 110 min | Family, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
In turn-of-the-century Budapest, teenage gangs the Paul Street Boys and the Red Shirts have been skirmishing over a vacant lot. When the Red Shirts decide to drive the Paul Street Boys out, they appoint small, sickly Nemescek to spy on their opponents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zoltán Fábri
- Anthony KempErnő Nemecsek
- William BurleighBoka János
- John Moulder-BrownGeréb Dezső
- Robert EffordCsónakos
- Julien HoldawayÁts Feri
- Mark ColleanoCsele
- Gary O'BrienWeisz
- Martin BeaumontKolnay Pál
- Paul BartleftBarabás
- Earl YoungerLeszik