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5.8 / 10(26 votes)IMDb19831h 42mYugoslavia

Balkan Express

Балкан експрес

“A band whose music is a cover for survival.”

Synopsis

In this entertaining, clever satire, it is the beginning of World War II and a group of con artists and thieves decide to pose as musicians under the rubric "The Balkan Express".

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Branko Baletić
Screenplay & Story
Gordan Mihić, Marina Tucaković
Original Title
Балкан експрес
Country of Origin
Yugoslavia
Spoken Languages
German, Serbo-Croatian
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Studios
Inex film, Art film 80

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Branko Baletić

Screenplay & Story

Gordan Mihić, Marina Tucaković

Film Editing

Vuksan Lukovac

Department Leadership Roster

Branko Baletić

Branko Baletić

Director

Gordan Mihić

Gordan Mihić

Writer

Vuksan Lukovac

Editor

Vladislav Lašić

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Balkan Express.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balkan Express

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Balkan Express about?

In this entertaining, clever satire, it is the beginning of World War II and a group of con artists and thieves decide to pose as musicians under the rubric "The Balkan Express".

Who directed Balkan Express?

Balkan Express was directed by Branko Baletić.

Who stars in Balkan Express?

The principal cast of Balkan Express includes Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić, Borivoje Todorović, Tanja Bošković, Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović, Olivera Marković.

When was Balkan Express released and how long is it?

Balkan Express was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.