The Eighth
Осмият
Synopsis
During World War II, a plane transfers Bulgarian antifascists from the USSR to Bulgaria. They jump with parachutes. The eighth paratrooper heads a guerilla group. In the group, there are doubts about the existence of a traitor. Initially, an innocent person is accused, but later the real traitor is caught and killed. Still, the most dangerous enemies of the guerillas are the colonel and the troops stationed in the nearby village. The battle between them and the guerillas is won by the latter who continue to fight for their cause.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zako Heskiya
- Screenplay & Story
- Petar Hristov-Vedrin, Todor Monov
- Original Score
- Milcho Leviev
- Original Title
- Осмият
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film, Bulgarian Cinematographie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zako Heskiya
Petar Hristov-Vedrin, Todor Monov
Milcho Leviev
Georgi Georgiev
Ventzeslava Karanesheva, Nadezhda Stancheva
Department Leadership Roster
Ventzeslava Karanesheva
Editor
Nadezhda Stancheva
Editor
Mimi Peeva
Costume Design
Georgi Georgiev
Director of Photography
Zako Heskiya
Director
Petar Hristov-Vedrin
Writer
Todor Monov
Writer
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What is The Eighth about?
During World War II, a plane transfers Bulgarian antifascists from the USSR to Bulgaria. They jump with parachutes. The eighth paratrooper heads a guerilla group. In the group, there are doubts about the existence of a traitor. Initially, an innocent person is accused, but later the real traitor is caught and killed. Still, the most dangerous enemies of the guerillas are the colonel and the troops stationed in the nearby village. The battle between them and the guerillas is won by the latter who continue to fight for their cause.
Who directed The Eighth?
The Eighth was directed by Zako Heskiya.
Who stars in The Eighth?
The principal cast of The Eighth includes Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Nikola Anastasov, Meglena Karalambova, Stoycho Mazgalov, Anton Gorchev.
When was The Eighth released and how long is it?
The Eighth was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eighth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eighth was composed by Milcho Leviev.