The Switchman
Skretničar
Synopsis
A story about a train switchman, his cat Velja and friends at work. Once tidy and upright after the death of his wife, he became unfit even at his job, which he did diligently. Soft-hearted, sociable, he began to associate with a glass and a bottle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muhamed Mehmedović
- Screenplay & Story
- Vojo Babić
- Original Title
- Skretničar
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Televizija Sarajevo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muhamed Mehmedović
Vojo Babić
Department Leadership Roster
Muhamed Mehmedović
Director
Vojo Babić
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Switchman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Switchman about?
A story about a train switchman, his cat Velja and friends at work. Once tidy and upright after the death of his wife, he became unfit even at his job, which he did diligently. Soft-hearted, sociable, he began to associate with a glass and a bottle.
Who directed The Switchman?
The Switchman was directed by Muhamed Mehmedović.
Who stars in The Switchman?
The principal cast of The Switchman includes Pero Kvrgič, Zaim Muzaferija, Antun Kujavec, Ante Vican, Saša Selenić.
When was The Switchman released and how long is it?
The Switchman was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.