One widely known urban legend holds that a Turkish soldier can be glimpsed wearing a modern-day wristwatch. This has become one of the most oft-repeated "facts" about the film. In fact, no one has ever pinpointed where this supposed goof occurs, and a wristwatch can only be seen on behind-the-scenes photographs made during filming breaks.
Thousands of Turkish tents were erected. Set designer Endre Szász was forced to learn horse riding during production just to be able to inspect them all, since they were spaced so widely apart.
About five to six thousand infantrymen from the Hungarian People's Army were hired as extras for the grand battle scenes.
The third most-watched Hungarian film in history. In its home country of about 10 million people, it attracted 9.36 million viewers. It was only surpassed by Mágnás Miska (1949) (9.5 million viewers) and Men and Banners (1965) (9.38 million viewers). In comparison, even the most popular international movies struggle to reach over one million viewers in today's Hungary.