The Stationmaster Meets His Match
Watch TrailerBendegúz, a teenage boy for whom nothing ever goes right, drops out of school to become a cowboy. He tends the Stationmaster's cows by the railway tracks. Despite his genuine goodwill and kind heart, he possesses a unique talent for spoiling everything he touches. His cleverness backfires, landing him in one humiliating scrape after another, with his primary nemesis being the Ugly Witch—the Stationmaster's mother-in-law. Yet through every misadventure, his indefatigable cheerfulness and good spirit remain utterly unshaken.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Indul a bakterház |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Hungary |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Sándor Mihályfy |
| Runtime | 66 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (31 votes) |
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This Hungarian comedy is a tender, hilarious fable about a perennial loser whose spirit proves more resilient than any misfortune. The director masterfully walks the line between situational comedy and profound humanity, never letting the story descend into mere sad farce.
What lingers after the final frame is a gentle nostalgia for a simpler world, where true wealth was measured not by success, but by an unshakeable inner sunshine. Bendegúz reminds us that sometimes, to lose is to win in your own unique way. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sándor Mihályfy
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Sun-drenched Hungarian plains, dust from passing trains, and the absurd yet warm rhythm of rural life.
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