Mercy of the Tzar
Царска милост
Synopsis
Bulgaria is on the eve of World War I. King Ferdinand survives an attempt on his life thanks of high-school teacher Irina Radionova. The monarch is generous in his gratitude. He assures the teacher that he will not permit Bulgaria's involvement in a war. Back in the village where she lives, Radionova learns that war has just been declared. Her son Boyan has to leave for the front. Irina becomes a nurse. At the front, Boyan is facing trial for having taken the side of mutinous soldiers. Irina goes to the King to beg for clemency. Ferdinand promises to do something about it. However, when Irina arrives back, the presiding judge tells her that the sentence has already been carried out and hands her the telegram from the King. It says that His Majesty has graciously condescended to command that Irina Radionova be granted permission to receive the body of her son
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Surchadzhiev
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamen Zidarov
- Original Score
- Lyubomir Pipkov
- Original Title
- Царска милост
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Surchadzhiev
Kamen Zidarov
Lyubomir Pipkov
Georgi Slavchev
Department Leadership Roster
Georgi Slavchev
Director of Photography
Mariya Ivanova
Production Design
Stefan Surchadzhiev
Director
Kamen Zidarov
Writer
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What is Mercy of the Tzar about?
Bulgaria is on the eve of World War I. King Ferdinand survives an attempt on his life thanks of high-school teacher Irina Radionova. The monarch is generous in his gratitude. He assures the teacher that he will not permit Bulgaria's involvement in a war. Back in the village where she lives, Radionova learns that war has just been declared. Her son Boyan has to leave for the front. Irina becomes a nurse. At the front, Boyan is facing trial for having taken the side of mutinous soldiers. Irina goes to the King to beg for clemency. Ferdinand promises to do something about it. However, when Irina arrives back, the presiding judge tells her that the sentence has already been carried out and hands her the telegram from the King. It says that His Majesty has graciously condescended to command that Irina Radionova be granted permission to receive the body of her son
Who directed Mercy of the Tzar?
Mercy of the Tzar was directed by Stefan Surchadzhiev.
Who stars in Mercy of the Tzar?
The principal cast of Mercy of the Tzar includes Ivanka Dimitrova, Ivan Dimov, Tzeno Kandov, Milen Kolev, Anastasiya Bakardzhieva.
When was Mercy of the Tzar released and how long is it?
Mercy of the Tzar was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Mercy of the Tzar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mercy of the Tzar was composed by Lyubomir Pipkov.