The Falcon

– Banovic Strahinja takes place during the middle ages in Serbia. While estate owner Strahinja is hunt..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
Original Name:
Banović Strahinja
The Falcon (1981) - Also known as Banović Strahinja

Banovic Strahinja takes place during the middle ages in Serbia. While estate owner Strahinja is hunting, a Turkish bandit, Alija, attacks his castle. The Turks kill his servants and kidnap his beloved Andja. When he discovers what has happened, Strahinja gathers a together a group of scoundrels and chases the bandits.

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Release Date:

30 Mar 1983

Language:

Serbo-Croatian

Director:

Vatroslav Mimica

Writer:

Aleksandar Petrovic (screenplay), Vatroslav Mimica (screenplay collaboration)

Main Actors:

Franco Nero, Dragan Nikolic, Sanja Vejnovic, Rade Serbedzija

Plot:

In late 14th century medieval Serbia becomes the target of Ottoman invaders. One of their renegade gangs burns the castle and takes young wife of Banovic Strahinja, respected Serbian noble. Banovic Strahinja begins long and almost futile quest for her wife despite everybody else's doubts in her fidelity.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10