Set in Budapest in 1954. "When Karolia a student, confesses his love for Ilona, a beautiful young girl from the wrong class. Prof. Moroi, one of Hungary's leading actors and a member of "Central Committee", decides to give one of his finest performances.

C a s t

Paul Scofield as Prof. Moroi
Cherie Lunghi as Ilona
Hilton McRae as Karolia
Denis Lawson
Dai Bradley
Mark Drewry
Paul Geoffrey

Production Credits

Director: Peter Sasdy
Writer: Janos Nyiri
Broadcast by BBC 25 October 1981