The Man to Kill
Originally released in 1979. The Man to Kill is a fantasy/history film. directed by Veljko Bulajić.
Starring Zvonimir Črnko, Vladimir Popović, and Charles Millot
Synopsis
After the murder of the Russian Emperor Peter III, who was succeeded by Empress Catherine, Satan decides that the balance between good and evil on Earth has been destabilized. In order to set things right, he sends his representative to Earth - the teacher Farfa, who bears an unusual resemblance to Peter III. His mission is to seize power from the old Duke of Montenegro, and then to take back the Russian throne as Peter III. The people of Montenegro accept Farfa as their new leader, and he proclaims himself the new Emperor, Scepan Mali, successfully resisting an invasion by the Turks. Farfa is touched by the Montenegrins' kindness and courage, falls in love with the beautiful Elfa, and fails to follow Satan's plan. Not one to be crossed, Satan sets out to kill him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
SH
Original language
Country
Yugoslavia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SH
Production Companies
- Croatia Film
- Jadran Film
- Filmski Studio Titograd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man to Kill about?
After the murder of the Russian Emperor Peter III, who was succeeded by Empress Catherine, Satan decides that the balance between good and evil on Earth has been destabilized. In order to set thing...
Who directed The Man to Kill?
The Man to Kill was directed by Veljko Bulajić.
How long is The Man to Kill?
The Man to Kill has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Man to Kill released?
The Man to Kill was released on March 28, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man to Kill?
The main cast of The Man to Kill includes Zvonimir Črnko, Vladimir Popović, Charles Millot, Ranko Kovačević, Tanja Bošković.