The Knife
Nož
Synopsis
In 1960s Belgrade, a young and much-loved singer Aleksandar Kiš is murdered in his flat. His body is discovered by Ana, his model lover. For Inspector Marko and his team, the case seems unsolvable. The subsequent investigation pieces together the victim’s past and reveals the price of his success: ambition, cynicism and many enemies.
Top Cast
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Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović
Islednik Marko
Ljubiša Samardžić
Markov Pomoćnik
Rade Marković
Kosta Petrov
Darinka 'Dara' Čalenić
Sonja Petrov
Vesna Krajina
Mila
Vera Čukić
Ana Vagner
Petar Slovenski
Saša
Milosav 'Mija' Aleksić
Zlatko Ilić
Janez Vrhovec
Adam
Zoran Milosavljević
Beli Pavlović
Predrag Tasovac
Gartner
Dara Milošević
Kostina Majka
Jovan Rančić
Milicioner
Zafir Hadžimanov
Aleksandar Kiš
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Žika Mitrović
- Screenplay & Story
- Žika Mitrović
- Original Score
- Miljenko Prohaska
- Original Title
- Nož
- Country of Origin
- Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- Serbian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Filmska Radna Zajednica (FRZ)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Žika Mitrović
Žika Mitrović
Miljenko Prohaska
Branko Ivatović
Katarina Stojanović
Department Leadership Roster
Žika Mitrović
Director
Žika Mitrović
Writer
Branko Ivatović
Director of Photography
Jovan Radić
Production Design
Miljenko Prohaska
Original Music Composer
Katarina Stojanović
Editor
Modna Konfekcija Kluz
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Knife.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Knife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Knife about?
In 1960s Belgrade, a young and much-loved singer Aleksandar Kiš is murdered in his flat. His body is discovered by Ana, his model lover. For Inspector Marko and his team, the case seems unsolvable. The subsequent investigation pieces together the victim’s past and reveals the price of his success: ambition, cynicism and many enemies.
Who directed The Knife?
The Knife was directed by Žika Mitrović.
Who stars in The Knife?
The principal cast of The Knife includes Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović, Ljubiša Samardžić, Rade Marković, Darinka 'Dara' Čalenić, Vesna Krajina.
When was The Knife released and how long is it?
The Knife was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Knife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Knife was composed by Miljenko Prohaska.