Advantage
Авантаж
Synopsis
The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong character known as the king of the pickpockets. His keen sense of personal freedom comes up against the universally accepted norms of behavior. The Cock likes a game, adventure and danger, while socialist society needs obedience. The Cock makes a stand against this order; he does not want to play his games according to rules. He is telling his story of two decades: his imprisonment and his love affairs.
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Rousy Chanev
Petela
Plamen Donchev
Gerchev
Maria Statulova
Rumiana
Plamena Getova
Gela
Radosveta Vassileva
Teacher
Dimitr Ganev
Lyubo
Veljo Goranov
Palikamara
Diana Chelebieva
Keranka
Stefan Popov
Zordan
Mariana Krumova
the flag thief
Valcho Kamarashev
Rumiana's husband
Evtim Kirilov
Dryanski
Kliment Mihaylov
sluzhitel ot grazhdanckoto otdelenie
Iskra Yossiffova
intern
Krikor Hugasjan
Rumiana's uncle
Vidyo Penev
nachalnikat na zatvora
Plamen Somov
Nasko
Kroum Kroumov
pickpocket
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georgi Djulgerov
- Screenplay & Story
- Rousy Chanev, Georgi Djulgerov, Petko Zdravkov-Zdravelin
- Original Score
- Bozhidar Petkov
- Original Title
- Авантаж
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Studiya za igralni filmi ''Boyana'', Tvorcheski kolektiv ''Hemus''
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georgi Djulgerov
Rousy Chanev, Georgi Djulgerov, Petko Zdravkov-Zdravelin
Bozhidar Petkov
Radoslav Spassov
Iliana Mikhova
Trayko Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Georgi Djulgerov
Director
Iliana Mikhova
Editor
Radoslav Spassov
Director of Photography
Bozhidar Petkov
Original Music Composer
Rousy Chanev
Writer
Georgi Djulgerov
Writer
Petko Zdravkov-Zdravelin
Writer
Trayko Ivanov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Advantage
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What is Advantage about?
The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong character known as the king of the pickpockets. His keen sense of personal freedom comes up against the universally accepted norms of behavior. The Cock likes a game, adventure and danger, while socialist society needs obedience. The Cock makes a stand against this order; he does not want to play his games according to rules. He is telling his story of two decades: his imprisonment and his love affairs.
Who directed Advantage?
Advantage was directed by Georgi Djulgerov.
Who stars in Advantage?
The principal cast of Advantage includes Rousy Chanev, Plamen Donchev, Maria Statulova, Plamena Getova, Radosveta Vassileva.
When was Advantage released and how long is it?
Advantage was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Advantage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Advantage was composed by Bozhidar Petkov.