The Soldier

The Soldier

The Soldier

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The Soldier

1966

1h 43m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

A story of a boy, forced to grow mature before his time and to die too early because of the cruel war circumstances. This film is dedicated to all the children who have died during the National Liberation War.

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Production Companies

Avala Film

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Olivera Katarina

Olivera Katarina

Milanka

Rade Marković

Rade Marković

Andrija

Fraser MacIntosh

Jovan

Branka Zorić

Branka Zorić

Sofija

Petar Banićević

Petar Banićević

Milan

Dragomir Felba

Dragomir Felba

Seljak

Aleksandar 'Aca' Stojković

Marko

Dušan Tadić

Dušan Tadić

Partizan komandir

Jovan Janićijević 'Burduš'

Jovan Janićijević 'Burduš'

Miodrag Bogić

Creative team

Directed by: George P. Breakston
Written by: Robin Estridge
Rados Novakovic

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