Mattie the Goose-Boy
Watch TrailerA spirited peasant boy, Matyi, armed with nothing but sharp wit and his loyal goose, declares war on a pompous local landlord. His clever pranks and ingenious schemes, orchestrated with his feathered accomplice, become a relentless plague upon the greedy nobleman. Each confrontation is a battle of brains versus brawn, a tiny trickster against towering arrogance. The tale unfolds in the vibrant tapestry of Hungarian folklore, where justice prevails not through might, but through an irrepressible spirit and the cunning of the common folk.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Lúdas Matyi |
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | Hungary |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Comedy |
| Director | Attila Dargay |
| Runtime | 75 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (25 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A vibrant and witty adaptation of a classic poem, where social rebellion is dressed in the clothes of a lively folk tale. The animation, rich with expressive details and fluid character movement, perfectly captures the nobleman's grotesque pomp and the hero's cunning simplicity.
What lingers after the credits is the genuine delight of watching a little David outsmart a Goliath in a waistcoat, where laughter is the ultimate weapon. It's a warm reminder that truth and humor will always find a way to outwit stupidity and greed. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Attila Dargay
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The sunny spirit of a country fair, smelling of fields and freedom.
🎭 Cast
András Kern
Lúdas Matyi (voice)
Péter Geszti
Lúdas Matyi (young) (voice)
László Csákányi
Döbrögi (voice)
Gábor Agárdy
Ispán (voice)
Antal Farkas
Fõhajdú (voice)
László Csurka
Hajdú I. (voice)
Gellért Raksányi
Hajdú II. (voice)
Sándor Suka
Puskatöltögetõ (voice)
Hilda Gobbi
Biri néni (voice)
László Inke
Gyógykovács (voice)
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