''Szaffi'' (USA titled ''The Treasure of Swamp Castle'') is a 1985 Hungarian-Canadian animated film directed by Attila Dargay. It is based on the 1885 book ''The Gypsy Baron'' by

Mór Jókai Móric Jókay de Ásva (, known as ''Mór Jókai''; 18 February 1825 – 5 May 1904), outside Hungary also known as Maurus Jokai or Mauritius Jókai, was a Hungarian nobleman, novelist, dramatist and revolutionary. He was an active participant ...

, about the romance between a poor Hungarian aristocrat and a mysterious

Romani Romani may refer to: Ethnicities * Romani people, an ethnic group of Northern Indian origin, living dispersed in Europe, the Americas and Asia ** Romani genocide, under Nazi rule * Romani language, any of several Indo-Aryan languages of the Roma ...

-looking Turkish girl in the 18th century. Music from

Johann Strauss II Johann Baptist Strauss II (25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (german: links=no, Sohn), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. He composed ov ...

's operetta ''

The Gypsy Baron ''The Gypsy Baron'' () is an operetta in three acts by Johann Strauss II which premiered at the Theater an der Wien on 24 October 1885. Its German libretto by Ignaz Schnitzer is based on the unpublished 1883 story ''Saffi'' by Mór Jókai. Jokai ...

'', based on the same novel, is used for the film's soundtrack.

Cast

Hungarian dub

András Kern András Kern (born 28 January 1948 in Budapest) is a Hungarian actor, producer, writer, singer and comedian. Life In 1965 Kern produced a film with a friend, entitled ''Mi Lesz?'' (What will happen?), and subsequently won first prize in the 13 ...

as Jónás Botsinkay (son) * Judit Pogány as Szaffi *

Hilda Gobbi Hilda Emília Gizella Gobbi (6 June 1913 – 13 July 1988) was an award-winning Hungarian actress, known for her portrayals of elderly women. One of her most beloved performances was as Aunt Szabo in the radio soap opera ''The Szabo Family''. A ...

as Cafrinka (“old witch”) *

György Bárdy György Bárdy (26 May 1921 – 27 May 2013) was a Hungarian film and television actor. Selected filmography * ''Valahol Európában'' (1948) * '' Nyugati övezet'' (1952) * ''Two Confessions'' (1957) * '' Pillar of Salt'' (1958) * ''A Few S ...

as Feuerstein * Gábor Maros as Puzzola *

Ferenc Zenthe Ferenc Zenthe (born Ferenc Rameshofer; 20 April 1920 – 30 July 2006) was a Hungarian actor, honored with being chosen as an Actor of the Nation, the Kossuth Prize and the Meritorious Artist Award of Hungary. Best known from the historical ser ...

as Gáspár Botsinkay (father) * József Képessy as Ahmed *

Judit Hernádi Judit Hernádi (born 11 April 1956) is a Hungarian actress. Selected filmography * '' The Fortress'' (1979) * ''Mephisto'' (1981) * '' Another Way'' (1982) * '' The Last Manuscript'' (1987) * ''Samba Samba (), also known as samba urbano ...

as Arzéna * László Csákányi as Loncsár *

János Gálvölgyi János Gálvölgyi (born 26 May 1948) is a Hungarian actor and comedian. First appearing in 1968's talent show, he gained national fame for making numerous comedy sketches in the Hungarian National Television, becoming one of the best known ...

as Menyus, Gazsi bácsi and Strázsa * Sándor Suka as Savoyai Eugén * András Márton as Adjutáns * Gellért Raksányi as Strázsamester *

Zoltán Gera Zoltán Gera (; born 22 April 1979) is a Hungarian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He played for Fulham, Pécsi Mecsek and Harkány SE, as well as enjoying two spells at Ferencváros and West Bromwich Alb ...

as Asil * Judit Czigány as Puzzola anyja

English dub

* Adrian Knight as Jonathan **

Steven Bednarski Steven Bednarski (born 1973) is a Canadian historian of the Middle Ages who specializes in fourteenth-century environment, crime, sex, gender, and microhistory. He is notable for being awarded an exceptionally high level of public research funding ...

as Young Jonathan * Michelle Turmel as Sabrina *

Bronwen Mantel Bronwen Mantel (born 29 October 1948) is a Canadian actress. Mantel has appeared in numerous movies and has done extensive voice acting in animated films and television series. Early life and career Mantel was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...

as Esmeralda * Vlasta Vrána as Governor * Arthur Grosser as Ollie *

Christopher Plummer Arthur Christopher Orme Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) was a Canadian actor. His career spanned seven decades, gaining him recognition for his performances in film, stage, and television. He received multiple accolades, inc ...

as Sheik Ali Suleiman * Walter Massey as Ahmed the Fearless * Jane Woods as Petunia Piglet * Rick Jones as General Tubthumper *

Arthur Holden Arthur Holden (born August 28, 1959) is a Canadian actor and writer. Known for his roles such as Mr. Ratburn in ''Arthur'', Baba-Miao in ''Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat'', Mayor Mallard in ''The Little Twins'', and Mr. Larkin in later episode ...

as Captain *

Jennifer Seguin Jennifer or Jenifer may refer to: People *Jennifer (given name) * Jenifer (singer), French pop singer * Jennifer Warnes, American singer who formerly used the stage name Jennifer * Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer * Daniel Jenifer Film and tele ...

as Ollie's Mother

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* * 1985 films 1985 animated films 1980s Hungarian-language films Hungarian animated films Hungarian children's films Films directed by Attila Dargay Fictional representations of Romani people Films set in the 18th century Films based on operettas Animated musical films 1980s children's animated films Animated films based on literature {{1980s-animation-film-stub