MOSCOW, 1956
What?
The referee is blind.
We're being screwed!
We'll beat the shit out of them anyway.
Faster! Faster!
Hey!
Let's do the cross trick!
Karcsi, you swim across.
Tibi, you tie up your guy.
What?
What??
You want this?
- That referee! What a goddamn rat! - At least he makes a nice backboard.
They told him when to whistle. The great Soviet team can't lose to the Hungarians.
- They can only win by cheating. - Damn Russkies.
- They really think they're great. - You've got to have brains to be great.
Don't you?
Just give them the trophy and get drunk instead of playing.
- Screw'em. - They think they rule the world.
- They do. - Only half of it.
But they're still an empire.
You'd better get used to it.
Hungarians!
Licking your wounds?
Doing what?
Karcsi, don't!
You don't even deserve to be defeated by us.
Screw you, you stinking Commie asshole.
You, too.
Misha, you giant ape...
go and screw Lenin, Stalin, and your whole stinking Commie system.
And this... up your ass.
This too.
Screw Khrushchev too... you faggots.
Faggots?
Your mother...!
Watch out!!
Stop!! Stop it!!
Hurry, the coach will be here any minute.
He's getting drunk in the restaurant car.
Look at Peták! He sews better than my grandma!
You take in ironing?
Sure... He uses his girlfriend as the ironing board.
- What do you think they heard at home? - Take a guess.
The glorious Soviet team defeated the unworthy Hungarians.
Goddamn Russkies.
Hurry, customs are here.
I get an extra cut if I sell this stuff, right?
Petak, you're a compulsive hustler, you should be paying us.
Can I hide here during customs inspection?
- What was the game today? - Fake!
Fake... just like my fur! Excuse me!
Good evening. Customs inspection.
Good evening.
That one.
And this one? Why is it so heavy?
Because it's Soviet...
Their balls are bigger than ours.
Good luck, boys!
Thank you.
And him?
Sleeping like a bear.
Alright.
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
We start tomorrow at 6 A.M.
From now on it's: "Olympic Training."
- What's tomorrow? - Olympic Training!
- There they are. - You take the barrel, I'll take the stick.
Switching at half-time, right?
There's no place like home!
Hi, I'm Karcsi.
- I know who you are. - I don't think so.
I'd remember a beautiful girl like you.
Comrade Szabó!
Come with me, please.
Who are you?
The minister would like to meet you.
He is a big fan of yours.
Couldn't this wait until tomorrow?
Bring your bag, too.
Can I come? I'm on the team too. Doesn't the minister want to meet me?
Let's go, Comrade Szabó.
Pest control.
There are disturbances in Poland,
things like that spread like the plague.
But if we kill a couple of rats, the rest will run away.
- This is not the ministry. - That's right.
Come in!
Karcsi Szabó, as you requested.
Karcsi! So glad to meet you.
I'm a big fan of yours. Sit down.
May I offer you a drink?
No, thanks.
Coca-Cola, ever tasted it?
I'm sure you have. You travel enough.
It's only unique for us here.
Have some real American gum...
Go on, take one, Karcsi.
I can call you Karcsi, right?
You just call me... Uncle Feri.
What have we here?
The famous good-luck watch?
Say something.
You don't need to be afraid here.
We like people like you.
An outstanding athlete who takes care of his family. You have a bright future.
So why do I hear strange things about you?
You were a bad guest in Moscow, you hit a Soviet player.
He started it.
Unsportsmanlike, true... but you hit him back.
And that "incident" with the referee...
Never, under any circumstances... Look at me!
You should never, under any circumstances, strike a Soviet comrade.
Is that clear?
And you never insult our Soviet friends by saying: "Screw Khrushchev."
I hope you understand... finally.
You understand what you've got to lose. You, your family, your little brother...
His name is Józsi, right?
- They let you go? - Who?
Tibi said the AVO took you in.
He's always talking nonsense.
- The minister just wanted to congratulate me. - Tibi said it was the AVO (Secret Police).
I'm here, right?
Everything's fine.
Karcsi, are you awake?
No. I'm fast asleep, I can't even hear you.
- What are you thinking about? - Why you're not letting me sleep.
Karcsi! Are they going to put me in an orphanage?
What did you say?
If the AVO takes you away?
What are you talking about?
There's this girl, Vera, at school, they arrested her parents,
and she was put in an orphanage.
No one is taking anyone.
Not me, not you, no one.
Promise?
I promise.
This is Radio Free Europe, the voice of free Hungary.
In Poland, protesters have demanded better living and working conditions
and the correction of prior injustices...
Karcsi!
The AVO took you in... right?
They told you to let the Russians win.
No, grandpa.
Then what did they want?
They said we should never hit the Russians back.
How did they threaten you? With us...? Our lives?
Good night, grandpa.
Karcsi!
Sometimes you must hit back, even if you're not supposed to.
The strike continues in the city of Posnan...
The news about strikes in Poland is completely fabricated.
The whole story is false capitalist propaganda to disturb law and order!
Our Communist brothers in Poland have stood up for the Soviet ideals.
I want to say something!
I'm here on behalf of the Independent Student Alliance of Szeged.
- Shut up! - They are lying to you!
- We don't need any new ideas... - Let me go!
We want to show solidarity with Poland...
We can't allow confusion.
I have the right to speak!
Let him speak!
Let's hear what he has to say!
We have the right to hear the student from Szeged!
No interruptions!
This will have serious consequences!
Let's hear the Szeged student's representative!
University students! Hungarians!
The message from Szeged is that:
They're lying to you here! They are fighting for their freedom in Poland!
Form your own revolutionary committee and pledge solidarity with Poland!
Keep treading, guys!
- Where's Tibi? - We haven't seen him since the station.
- He left with two girls. - Two? He can't even handle one.
- What did the minister want? - He sends you love and kisses.
Sorry, coach!
- What happened to you, Tibi? - It's just a black eye.
Whose wife was it?
Yours! But she wasn't very good.
Go change.
- They didn't even beat you up? - No.
They offered me Coke and gum.
You Commie pet...
They beat the shit out of me, and they pampered you?
So much for Socialist equality.
Was it the AVO?
Three of them. That made it a fair fight.
Tibi, they know everything.
What we talk about, our family, everything!
Don't shit in your pants, we're important to them.
Let's go find some girls.
I can't, I have to go to the university.
For what?
Even if you stay dumb, they'll kiss your famous ass.
There will always be polo and girls, who cares about anything else?
I have to go, Imi's got my report card.
You're choosing that nerd over me?
Imi is a good guy.
- Take care. - You too.
We've just formed the Independent Students' Alliance.
We demand free general elections,
a new government headed by Comrade Imre Nagy!
Imi! Imi!
Karcsi!
A new daily paper for the Alliance. And free radio...
We formed the ISA!
What?
Independent Students' Alliance.
Karcsi, we're independent!
When they kick your ass out of here, then you'll be independent.
The Stalinist functionaries must be dismissed immediately!
We demand a pardon for the victims of all political trials...
They can't shut us up!
We have the right to voice our demands until they understand...
Who's that?
...that we don't want to go on living like this! - That's Viki.
The Poles showed us how to be brave.
- Let's go to the Bem square... - Why haven't you introduced me?
You're not her type.
We want a peaceful march tomorrow.
There's no such thing.
And if we do it right, the whole city will be with us!
Clap or I'll kick your ass!
For a chick like that, anytime.
We must write a manifesto.
If anyone wants to add to our 14 points, speak up!
- We want our national flag back! - That's right!
Hey, listen!
Why don't we tell the Russkies to go home?
Russkies go home!
Russkies go home! Russkies go home!
Russkies go home? You're out of your mind?
They're going to leave if we stick together.
- It will take more than a couple of students. - Imi!
Here are the flyers. Hand them out.
- Karcsi, help us. - I have to go to training...
- You know... the Olympics... - I know you.
I don't think so. I'd remember a girl like you.
You're a coward, who doesn't want to get involved.
- I don't think you know me at all. - Take some for your team?
Why should he risk his privileges?
He's the pride and joy of the Commies.
Those beautiful lips should be put to better use.
- Hand these out and come back if you need more. - See you later!
- Are you going to help? - I can't, she was right.
They'd kick me off the team.
Come to the Bem statue.
See you at the Bem statue.
- My balls are all shriveled up. - Now they match your dick.
- It feels like an icicle. - The girls in Melbourne will defrost it.
Come to the Bem statue.
At the Bem statue.
See you at the Bem statue.
CALL FOR A GENERAL STRIKE!
Tonight, we're moving to the Red Star Hotel.
Say goodbye at home. From now on I'll be kissing you good night.
See you at the Bem statue.
At the Bem statue.
- The students are out of control. - I like girls out of control.
It will all blow over by tomorrow.
The Ministry bans all public demonstrations.
What should we do?
Go on! Let's go on!
Rákosi in the river, Imre Nagy to power!
- For freedom! - Thank you.
In the interest of law and order,
the Ministry prohibits public demonstrations.
Russkies go home! Russkies go home!
Wait! Stop!
Viki!
Attention! The Minister has lifted the ban on demonstrations.
Do you hear this? There's too many of us. They can't stop it.
The comrades are weak.
- Hi! - What are you doing here?
- Looking for you. - I'm not here... for you.
Why not? You don't know what I'm like.
Here. Carry it.
See. That's what you're like...
- I didn't say "no." - You did, with your eyes.
There must be something between us, if you're looking into my eyes.
Yeah, it's called aversion.
And what do you see now?
You're scared because the ÁVO is taking pictures from the roof.
You have no idea what's going on here! Go back and play water polo.
If they spot us here, we'll get thrown off the team. No woman is worth that.
We demand the immediate withdrawal of all Soviet troops from Hungary.
A new Party Congress must be called and a new central committee elected.
The people have expressed their solidarity with the Polish independence movement.
Karcsi!
I knew you'd be here. Ever seen anything like this?
Sure, at all our games.
We demand freedom of speech, free press and a free Radio!
That's right! Hurray!
I told you we can make it happen.
Do you really believe that a demonstration will change anything?
It already has! Can't you see? This is a miracle.
...a new government headed by Imre Nagy!
Hurray!
- You gonna introduce me to Joan of Arc? - She's taken.
- You gonna marry her? - I might.
I bet you I'll kiss her before you.
You'll lose as usual.
- Isn't Imre Nagy a Commie? - Yeah, a little bit.
Couldn't they find someone who isn't a Commie?
At least he wants reforms.
Are you still here?
Let's go to the Parliament building!
We want Imre Nagy!
Right! Right!
Give that to me. I'll carry it.
- Are you coming to the Parliament? - I wouldn't miss it.
Do you want to give a speech from my shoulder?
- You must be a water polo player too. - Tibi Vámos. The heart and soul of the team.
- The mouth... to be more accurate. - Viki Falk.
Talking about mouths...
You deserved that.
- What did I do? - I don't know... yet.
If they take a picture of you with the flag, you're off the team.
You... I'm hidden by the flag.
Rákosi in the river, Imre Nagy to power!
- Why do they want to throw Rákosi in the river? - Because he is a tyrant.
But my teacher said that he's a great friend of the people.
You don't have to believe everything they teach you in school.
Take it down! Take it down!
- Hi, Karcsi! - What the hell are you doing here?
Grandpa wanted to show me the revolution.
- This is history. - No, this is just a demonstration.
- Stalin's statue has been knocked down. - Grandpa's going to let me pee on it!
- Grandpa, don't take him there! - Let him hear Imre Nagy speak.
Is she your girlfriend?
He's gonna marry her.
Does mom know?
Never.
Why not?
Really... Why not?
Why did the lights go out?
- They just want us to go home. - No way!
Imre Nagy! Imre Nagy!
Karcsi, look, it's like a starry sky!
Comrades!
Why are they booing?
- Because we're not comrades anymore. - What are we then?
- Free people. - I'm just sleepy.
- I admire the youth of Hungary... - Viki!
Come to the Radio to broadcast our demands.
- Let's go! - Let's go!
Without common sense, we may destroy our democratic achievements.
- We're coming too! - No! You're not.
- You'd better go home. - But I want to go with you.
It's late.
Look, this is for you.
And watch out for grandpa. You know what he's like.
...let's all go home in peace.
????
What happened?
Damn ÁVO promised to broadcast our demands...
instead, they arrested our delegation!
Let our delegation go!
Hold this in front of your mouth!
Let's take over the Radio!
- Let's take over the Radio! - Let them go!
Let's get out of here, they're all animals!
- None of this makes any sense. - Sure it does!
This is the beginning of our lives!
Goddamn ÁVO! ÁVO pigs!
Damn it.
ÁVO pigs! ÁVO pigs!
Imi!
Everything will be all right.
It's all right.
They aren't doctors! They're ÁVO! Watch out!
Imi! Look at me.
Imi...
- Come on!
Come on!
How long have you known Imi?
He never talked about you.
He told me about you.
You took him rowing...
Rowing?
Where?
I don't know.
I wasn't paying attention.
I don't remember either...
It shouldn't have happened this way.
Why? What did you expect?
They allowed the demonstration.
The only thing that's permitted here is silence!
- That's exactly what we must change. - How? By demonstrating?
By cutting up flags and watching people get slaughtered?
- It shouldn't have happened like this. - Is that what you're going to tell Imis mother?
Her son died for our freedom.
No! Her son died because he got shot by a machine gun...
he believed he could change things.
He knew what he wanted. He said this was the best day of his life.
No, he said this was the beginning of our lives, that's what he said.
Forgive me.
I know how Imi's mother must feel.
My parents were killed by the ÁVO.
There was a time I wanted all the ÁVOs dead.
Killing is their method... Not mine.
And what do you want now?
I don't know... anymore.
I just don't want to be alone.
You're not alone.
I am talking to you at a difficult time. The Central Committee...
of the Hungarian Workers Party has appointed me Prime Minister.
Did you hear that? It's Imre Nagy!
Imre Nagy is the Prime Minister!
Does that mean it's over?
Viki, come on!
There's fighting all over the city.
- We just heard, Imre Nagy is Prime Minister. - You think the Russians care?
Karcsi Szabó, he's with us.
You're going to fight against tanks?
- I don't want to, but we must. - Are you coming?
- Come on! - I've got training.
- Training? - I know you think it's stupid...
but I have a dream too, and it's not getting shot to pieces.
I see.
Good luck!
Viki!
Martial law has been declared. The government
has requested the intervention of Soviet troops stationed in Hungary.
Ours is the politics of reconciliation, not of revenge!
Therefore anyone who voluntarily
puts down their weapon will not be court-martialled.
Too much static.
Imre Nagy says to put down our weapons.
Radio Free Europe says we shouldn't trust him.
- We need more guns. - Do you know how to use them?
Sure, just shoot at the Russkies.
Show me.
Safety off first... dummy.
Loading it is not a bad idea, either.
Colonel Marián is giving weapon's training in the courtyard.
No one touches any guns until they learn how to use them.
Aim your weapons!
All together, fire!
Fire!
Go ahead, take it!
We don't know how to write demands or fight, but this is our way of helping.
- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.
Pass these out.
Make sure the injured get some.
Taste's good.
This too.
Where have you been? Everybody is asking me questions.
- I wasn't supposed to be a field marshal. - We had to make a detour. The streets are blocked.
And we said a long goodbye to a polo player...
Wait... what happened with the polo player?
Nothing.
And... what's going to happen?
Nothing.
Where the hell have you been all night?
I walked Viki home.
- The coach is ranging like a bull. - We're training here...?
If you can call it that. The only water in this hole is in the toilet.
- Was there really shooting at the Radio? - Only Karcsi. He shot his load.
Was she any good?
Imi is dead.
They were killing people everywhere. Anything else you want to know?
Szabó! Come here!
Where the hell have you been?
Sorry coach, there was trouble in the city.
When I say six at night, I don't mean noon the next day.
What are you looking at? This is not a puppet show. Back to practice!
I don't want to hear about any trouble. If I do, I'll have to kick you off the team.
So... finally...
- the revolutionary shows up. - What's wrong?
What's wrong with you?
- You're gonna screw it up for the whole team! - Are you crazy?
Hey!
Stop it!
Separate them!
Maybe we can't even go to the Olympics.
With bodies all over the streets, who cares about the Olympics?
- I do. - Yeah. Me, too!
- I haven't worked all these years for nothing! - How can you train without a pool?
We are locked up in this shit hole.
Listen guys, we have to focus on the Olympics.
It's bad enough that we can't train, but I'm not going to let you kill each other.
What's wrong with you? All we talk about is the Russkies leaving
- and now everyone shuts up? - Enough!!
If this revolution is so important to you, why don't you just go back?
- You're right, I'm going. - No one is going anywhere!
I don't care if World War III breaks out...
I won't let the world's best water polo team destroy itself.
Sorry coach, I'd stay, but just to sit around... No thanks.
- Listen, Szabó. - Karcsi, don't go! - Szabó!
If you walk out that door, you're never coming back.
All right. Calm down. We'll put Karcsi's dick on ice...
and everything will be okay.
Karcsi!
Let me out!
Let him go.
On behalf of the revolution, we demand that you hand over your weapons!
We've been expecting you.
If you sign a statement that you forced us, we'll bring up guns...
and grenades from the basement.
Thanks.
Come on!
POLICE STATION
Here, this may come in handy.
Thanks.
Karcsi!
I'm from the Military Academy...
we have formed a Revolutionary Council!
We brought weapons, where shall we put them?
Stop shouting... you're scaring me.
Second, thank you. Put the weapons over there.
Hi!
- I'm looking for Viki. - You're the polo player, right?
- With whom there is nothing going on. - She said that?
But this "nothing" has been preoccupying her lately.
- Karcsi Szabó. - Eszter Hanák.
- You want a rifle or a guitar? - What?
- A machine gun. It plays beautiful music. - How do you know about these?
My father was a game keeper until he was fired by the Communists.
So... which one?
The guitar.
Help me!
How come you're here? Did they let you leave?
I didn't ask permission.
You left the team?
Don't worry about it.
- Karcsi, don't do this just for me. - It's not just for you.
Then why?
My grandfather says that sometimes we must hit back.
This is one of those times.
Come with me. I want to see if everything is okay at home.
Let's take them some food.
Those who used arms against the state
have a few minutes left to hand over their weapons
and avoid court martial.
Fascist forces have attacked...
our public buildings and police force.
To restore order all forms of public assembly...
Karcsi, where have you been?
- Mother, let me introduce... - What is that?
- Don't you dare bring those in here! - We'll leave them in the hall.
Can I have a look? Have you used it?
Don't touch it! Are you out of your mind? Bringing guns home.
Mother!
This is Viki Falk.
- Good evening. - Mrs. Szabó.
He's going to marry her.
One more surprise and I'll have a heart attack.
- We've brought you some bread. - Thanks!
Go on in.
Józsi, hang up their coats!
- Józsi! Dinner! - Coming!
How are we doing out there?
Our numbers are increasing.
The police and the military are joining us.
The Russians are better armed.
Do they have tanks?
Yes, but they are not invincible.
That's the way to do it! You've got to show those damn Commies!
Don't encourage the kid.
How did you get involved in this?
Why aren't you with your team?
There's no training now.
And the Olympics?
No one knows what's happening...
Then stay home. The radio said if you stop fighting now, they'll forgive you.
Forgive us?
What are you thinking?
You are not going to achieve anything with guns and demonstrations.
Is this our country or not? We've got to kick the Russians out on their ass!
Can grandpa say "ass"?
Viki you should know better.
I don't have a family.
We've got to get back to the university.
I just wanted to see how you're doing.
No! There's a curfew.
Besides, there's shooting all over the city.
Both of you are staying here.
I came to get a blanket.
Is that you?
Yes. That's when...
Tibi and I decided to win the Olympics.
My mother sewed the flag.
I've never been to a water polo match.
I'll take you.
You'll love it.
I was eight when my father took me to my first match.
My strongest memory of him, is his crying when the Hungarians won.
That's when I decided to play water polo.
And now... you've left the team.
Its just a game.
At least for now.
- But you didn't tell your mom. - Shhh! She might hear you.
What's wrong?
There's something I haven't told you...
When the ÁVO arrested my parents, one of the men offered...
to let them go if I had sex with him.
He lied!
If you don't want to be with me I understand.
Excuse me.
I washed your shirt, but the blood stain didn't come out.
Thanks. You didn't have to.
I'm sorry I was rude last night.
Mothers can be like that.
I understand you.
What you're doing is important.
Especially if you have no one and nothing to lose.
Get dressed, I won't disturb you.
Good morning.
The time is 7:30.
Today is October 25, 1956.
The weather will be cloudy...
Now the news...
The curfew has been lifted between 6 A.M. And 6 P.M.
But all schools remain closed.
Excuse me, miss.
Where are you taking those two monsters?
- Do you want one? - I don't believe in guns.
I'm Father Balázs.
I didn't know priests were taking part in the revolution.
The Lord prohibits me to bear arms but not to love my country.
If the Lord would care, we wouldn't need guns.
Guns can't change the world, only love can.
You'll see.
Where is everybody going?
To the Parliament, they're hoping to hear from Imre Nagy.
He's just screwed up over this girl.
How did you get the coach to let us go?
I told him we needed to get our passports.
He has no idea we're going to see Karcsi?
Sure he does! That's why he let us go.
She got dressed, left and no one saw her?
- Calm down, it's better this way. - What did you tell her?
- What did you say to her? - Just the truth.
That your place is on the Olympic team.
Karcsi...
- Where are you going? - I've got to find Viki.
I thought that was yesterday's news.
There's no one who likes sex more than I...
but what's that got to do with the Olympics?
You go. Win it for me, too.
We can't win without you.
You'll screw up the whole team... especially me.
I've made my decision. Just accept it.
You idiot, your life is in danger.
They know everything about you. The Parliament, the Radio, your gun.
How do you know?
If you stop now, they won't bother you. You're important to them.
What have you done?
Let's just leave. We have to get to Melbourne.
- What the hell have you done? - They threatened to throw me off the team.
Water polo is all I've got.
- Did you join them? - Yes, I joined. Everybody joins.
These people are everywhere... at the university...
in the store, on the street, everywhere.
In this country everyone's a snitch.
But you, Tibi? You of all people?
It's easy for you. You're the best. The favorite.
But who am I? A nobody.
The son of a drunk, who they can kick out at any time.
What did you tell them?
- Nothing... - What did you tell them?
Nothing important. But if you go with her, you're finished.
- Go ahead and tell them! - Stop!
Come with me, we can own the world.
- I'm not going anywhere with you. - Because of a woman?
No, because this is my country... and I'm not the one who should leave.
That's what this is all about.
- Wait, Karcsi. - Take your hands off me!
Hello.
Viki!
What are you doing on that Russian tank?
They've been stationed here for years, they like us.
If the Russians are with us then who is against us?
Viki!
We are free!
Who is shooting?
Never... ever... leave me again.
It's the ÁVO!
Kill the bastards!
They were shooting at us!
No! Don't!
Don't shoot!
Put down your weapons.
- No one's gonna hurt you. - Leave this to us, Father.
Only God can judge them.
- Hand over your weapons. - They're murderers.
Put down your weapons or I can't protect you.
My God... my God.
I'm fine.
THIS IS THE FATE OF THE ÁVO
Did you bring it?
Here... take a look.
Wow.
- Have you used it? - Of course... I'm a freedom fighter.
I'm going to the university. Are you coming?
- My mom won't let me. - Is this our country or not?
We've got to kick the Russians out on their ass.
Come on.
- I've got matches... - You can light it, but I'll throw it.
I can throw much further than you. Careful, they blowup easily.
Watch out!
Józsi!
- What the hell are you doing here? - I'm here to fight!
You're not a freedom fighter, you're a kid.
You're not a freedom fighter, either, just a polo player.
Let's go!
I'll join you later. After I take this nitwit home.
And that one.
Karcsi! Jump on, we'll drop them off.
- I don't want to go home. - You're going, period.
Stop!
Give us a hand! We're going to blowup a tank.
- How? - We have to build a barricade...
to force the tank into the alley.
Barricade? Out of what?
Use this truck.
I'll get some frying pans. They look like land mines.
- What's she getting? - Frying pans...
Józsi!
Come with me.
Whatever happens, you stay here. Is that clear?
Yes.
The tank is coming!
Watch out!
I want to go home.
It's OK.
The Hungarian government has reached an agreement with Moscow regarding...
the immediate withdrawal of Soviet troops from Budapest.
To restore law and order, a new police force will be established...
- And the ÁVO will be disbanded. - Did you hear this?
Did you hear?
We won!
Did he say, they're disbanding the ÁVO?
And the Russians are leaving. I can't believe it.
I love Imre Nagy, I love the revolution! I love everybody!
- I'm going to call my mother. - I love her too.
Quiet! Let me listen.
Don't worry, you can still write letters to the Russkies.
No more playing around. It's time to go to work.
- In two days we're leaving for the Olympics. - Yes! I can't believe this!
The Ministry just called.
- Go get the passports. - I've got a bottle of vodka!
If you want to tell Karcsi, come with me.
Hey!
Haven't you heard the news?
You're all fired!
- What are they saying on the radio? - The Russians can't control us.
Imre Nagy finally kicked their asses out.
- They said you're going to the Olympics. - Let's toast!
I never thought I'd live to see this day. Where do I start?
I need to pack your things...
Mother.
I'm not going.
What do you mean?
I quit the team.
What about us?
I'll get a job like everybody else.
How could you do this to me?
Why can't you understand? I've made my decision.
I'm not a polo player anymore... And that's it!
What are you then?
I'm sorry.
The important thing is that we won, right?
There are so many things I can do...
I could be a streetcar conductor, funny hat and all.
Do you like conductors?
I have a much better idea.
What?
Karcsi Szabó, Olympic champion.
I'm not going back.
You have to, you know that.
Why?
Because this is not just any game.
It's the first Olympics for a free Hungary. Let the world see what we can do.
Too many things have changed.
You must go back to find our normal way of life again.
And for you, that's water polo.
And for you?
For me... It's you.
They may not even take me back.
Who can ever say no to you?
I never can.
The Hungarian National Government has declared its neutrality.
Finally our dream of the century has come true.
The Revolution has brought us freedom and liberity.
Long live free Hungary!
Russkies go home! Russkies go home!
They're leaving. They're really leaving!
Go on... or youll miss your Olympics.
Something to remember me by.
It was my mother's.
Wait, I've got something for you too...
My good-luck watch.
Take good care of it, because you know I'm coming back for it.
But you need this.
All I need is you.
Go, otherwise we'll never say goodbye.
- Hi. - What's up?
The little lady let you go?
She told me to bring home some gold.
Didn't she say, you need a passport?
You think you can just come and go as you please?
Don't mind him, he's mourning the Russkies.
What are we waiting for?
What are you doing here?
I'd like to come back, coach.
If I can.
Why should I take you back?
Because we want to win the Olympics, coach.
Alright. But, you'll be doing pushups...
all the way to Melbourne.
Let's go.
Boys, Karcsi is back.
Love it or hate it, but I don't want to hear about it. Is that clear?
- Are we forgetting anyone? - Only the ÁVO, but no one will miss them.
Let's go!
Next stop Prague!
For many years, the radio has lied, day and night, on all frequencies...
From now on, we pledge to tell only the truth, and nothing but the truth.
It's strange how two weeks are enough to change the world.
- What will you do now? - Finish my studies.
And the polo player? Don't tell me you don't miss him.
He just left.
Do you miss him?
I wish they would call off the Olympics.
And you?
I just want a simple life. A home, a husband, a baby.
I'm sure you'll have it all.
I hope so, but if Jancsi doesn't hurry, it might not happen in that order.
Really? A baby?
Yes.
- Jancsi doesn't know it yet. - When are you going to tell him?
Soon...
When things settle down a bit.
Jesus, they're coming back.
So many of them!
They're headed for Budapest.
- But Imre Nagy said... - They screwed us!
- Karcsi, sit down! - I want to get off!
- You are crazy! - Sit down!
Open the door!
Open the goddamn door!!
Help me!
- They captured General Maléter! - The Russkies surrounded the Parliament!
Kádár made a deal with Khrushchev and over threw Imre Nagy!
- Listen to this! - The London Observer has confirmed
that if the Soviets attack Hungary...
it will pressure the United States...
to offer military help to the freedom fighters.
- The Americans are coming. - Do you really believe that?
Imre Nagy with drew from the Warsaw Pact. The Americans have the right to intervene.
By the time they get here, everything will be in ruins.
We have to hold out!
You can't give up now!
Just a couple of days and it will be over. We can win...
Jancsi, this is madness. Tell them to save their lives.
They will kill us all!
Let's go! The Americans are coming.
We just have to hold out for a few days.
What? You want to fight them all?
They will shoot you, you idiot.
Alright. You can hit me back, if you like.
It's not you I want to hit.
The bastards won't tell us what's happening at home.
The Russkies are shooting up everything. There's nothing you can do.
There is no shooting.
The Soviets are just restoring order.
The Americans offered me a job.
They offered everybody a job.
Don't you want to go home?
Ever?
Home? What home?
- Get an ambulance! - He's going to bleed to death.
Quickly! Now!!
Is the ambulance here?
Everyone out!
Someone is still inside! I'll get him.
Eszter!
- We have to leave! - No!
No!
This is the free Hungarian Radio's last broadcast to the world.
The Soviet army is trying to crush us! People of the world, help!
Not with words... but with deeds! S.O.S.! S.O.S.! S.O.S.!
Finally! Where's Eszter?
We must hurry!
And the others?
What others?
- There's no one left. It's over. - But the Americans are coming.
No one is coming!
Israel attacked Egypt over the Suez Canal. No one cares about Hungary now.
The world still cares! Radio Free Europe said...
They are lying!
They want us to spill our blood so that the world will hate the Russkies.
We don't matter. No one is coming, understand?
No one.
I know a place we can hide out. We'll be safe there.
Next week a car will take us to Austria.
What about the others?
- Where is Eszter? - You told them to fight!
To hold out! That's what you told them.
Do you want me to get myself killed? Would that help anyone?
Eszter is dead.
Are you coming or not?
Drinking before practice? Telki will kick you out.
I don't care. Next month I'll be playing for the Nevada Seals.
- Why Nevada? - I heard they have "Big Tits Contests."
- Who else is defecting? - Sárosi, Ónody, Peták.
Frank, you too, right?
Sure. I'm not playing for the Commies anymore.
- You should stay too. - I'm not staying.
I know. But you should.
Here's to the invincible team!
What the hell is going on?
I said: Be in the pool in ten minutes. Right?
No one gives a damn about the Olympics.
What do you mean you don't give a damn?
You're going to defect, aren't you?
The boys have been offered lucrative deals. Why shouldn't they accept them?
Alright, sit down. All of you.
Everything is lost at home...
and that's why now it's up to you to show the world...
that Hungary can win. That Hungarians cannot be totally defeated.
Win the gold. Then decide what to do with your lives. Win the Olympics.
Not just for yourselves, but for everyone at home.
They deserve it.
Let's go practice.
Guys, come here.
- The Soviets won their match. - Yes!
- We're playing them in the semi-final. - This is one we can't lose.
That's an understatement.
- We're gonna beat the shit out of them. - They have the same idea.
- Are you still on their side? - No. But they're a damn good team.
Take it easy. They're polo players, not soldiers.
The CCCP on their uniforms is the same as on their tanks.
Here it's an even match... seven against seven.
Hurry!
Hungary! Hungary!
- Hungary! Hungary! - Shhhh!
Do you hear that?
I can't play, I have a cramp in my leg.
The whole world is watching you.
- Coach! - Yes?
I need a doctor, I can't use my leg.
Throw him in the water, he'll get better.
- Are you okay, son? - Sure, no problem.
That's it!!
- What's wrong? - I can't take a dump.
I'm so uptight, you couldn't stick a toothpick up my ass.
Our last game against the Russkies... Just like it used to be.
Nothing is like it used to be.
Hungary! Hungary!
Come on, pass!
What's wrong with you?
Go on, take a rest!
This isn't Moscow!
Calm down! Don't let them get to you!
Tibi, help me!
Go cross over!
Nice save, Béci!
The cross-trick!
Karcsi! Swim across!
Hungary! Hungary!
Name?
Viktória Falk.
Member of the Revolutionary Student Committee, right?
Do you mind if I call you Viki? You can call me..."Uncle Feri".
Do you know we have a mutual friend?
Karcsi Szabó, the handsome water polo player.
I want names, Viki. Names!
Names of the soldiers and policemen who gave you weapons.
The peasants who gave you food. The students who fought by your side.
A few names, Viki. A few names and you can be free.
Names, Viki. Their names!
Names, Viki! NAMES!
Hungary! Hungary!
Hey, are you blind?
Be careful!
Hey! What's he doing!!
You're dead meat!
- That asshole tried to rip off my trunks! - Let him choke on what's inside...
Karcsi! Swim back!
Shoot now, asshole, you're all alone!
- That signal is for you! - What?
Go, go! Get him!
That was a foul! That's not a goal!
What was that?
Russkies go home! Russkies go home!
Sit down!
I brought you lunch.
You must be hungry.
Home made, my wife cooked it.
Better than the slop they give you here.
And here's something else...
That famous good-luck watch.
I hope the boys win the Olympics.
But first...
I want that list of traitors, Viki.
STALIN, KHRUSHCHEV, JÁNOS KÁDÁR, UNCLE FERI
God bless you.
God bless...
God be with you...
O, my God, the Magyar bless
With Thy plenty and good cheer!
With Thine aid his just cause press
Where his foes to fight appear
Fate, who for so long didn't frown
Bring him happy times and ways
Atoning sorrow hath weighed down
Sins of past and future days
Hungary! Hurrah!