Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- sunny
- lazy sunday
- summer vacation viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The stolen Pagan Madonna is investigated around Balaton, with sailing and drinking woven into the detectives' work.
Dr. Tibor Kardos leads the case but relies on the experienced Csöpi Ötvös to resolve the monastery theft.
The missing Pagan Madonna, described as a precious monastery treasure, drives the investigation.
The plot explicitly leaves time for sailing and drinking instead of sustaining a frantic chase.
Films like The Pagan Madonna, and why
The Pink Panther
lighthearted whodunit structure, relaxed seaside atmosphere, and comic detective partnership
The Lady Vanishes
comic investigation, eccentric supporting characters, and playful crime-mystery tone
A Fish Called Wanda
sunny vacation setting, amateurish sleuthing energy, and easygoing ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Directors
- Gyula Mészáros, István Bujtor
- Release Date
- 1981-05-28
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (17)
Cast
- István Bujtor
- András Kern
- László Bánhidi
- Mária Gór Nagy
- Ferenc Kállai
- Gabi Pálok
- Péter Benkő
- Kovács István
- Miklós Benedek
- Ferenc Zenthe
Common questions
- What is The Pagan Madonna about?
- A breezy Balaton mystery pairs a bungling inspector with the seasoned Csöpi to recover a monastery’s vanished treasure.
- What is The Pagan Madonna like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Pagan Madonna as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Pagan Madonna violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Pagan Madonna as mild.
- Which films are like The Pagan Madonna?
- Films with a similar feel include The Pink Panther, The Lady Vanishes, and A Fish Called Wanda.
- How long is The Pagan Madonna?
- The Pagan Madonna runs 98 minutes.
