---
title: "Knight of the TV-screen"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/knight-of-the-tv-screen-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 197253
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
community_rating: 9.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Knight of the TV-screen (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/knight-of-the-tv-screen-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Knight of the TV-screen is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Comedy. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A beer-factory worker becomes a TV hero, lampooning media and public life."

### Why Watch
- Sharp satire of public life and media
- Comedy blends historical parody with everyday characters
- Distinctive Hungarian humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor is rooted in 1970s Hungarian context, which may not translate universally
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a lighthearted comedy with satirical content, suitable for mature audiences comfortable with political satire.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, comedic, absurd, critical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: István Bácskai Lauró

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gábor Koncz** as *Prohászka Feri / Gyula vitéz*
- **Ferenc Kállai** as *Bodó, főszerkesztő*
- **Lajos Őze** as *Lukács Péter, rendező*
- **Éva Almási** as *Annuska, Gál felesége*
- **Annamária Szilvássy** as *Bodó Klári*
- **Szilvia Sunyovszky** as *Vali, színésznő*
- **Piros Ildikó** as *Színésznő*
- **Béla Both** as *összeesküvő magyar úr*
- **István Egri** as *Dr. Kass*
- **László Ferencz** as *Hartman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is "Knight of the TV-screen"?
It is a comedy that uses satire to critique public life and the media.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Prohászka Feri, a beer-factory worker who becomes an amateur TV hero.

### Q: What does the film mock?
It mocks public life and the media through a parody of a TV series.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1970, on 1 April in Hungary.

### Q: What historical backdrop does the story reference?
It references battles for Hungarian castles during the Ottoman occupation, presented within the TV series format.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Knight of the TV-screen — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/197253)

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