681 - The Glory of the Khan
681 - Величието на хана
Synopsis
In 651, Khan Kubrat died and the Khazars accelerated their raids upon Great Bulgaria. His five sons split the Bulgarian tribe and each led his to find new land where they could live in peace. Khan Asparukh, the youngest son, went west and, after an arduous journey lasting for years, southward across the River Danube, into Moesia. In 680-81, in alliance with the Slavs, he inflicted stunning defeats on the Roman legions and forced the Byzantine Empire to recognize the formation of the new state of Bulgaria in the lands where it still exists today.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludmil Staikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vera Mutafchieva
- Original Score
- Simeon Peev
- Original Title
- 681 - Величието на хана
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bulgarian National Film Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludmil Staikov
Vera Mutafchieva
Simeon Peev
Boris Yanakiev
John Duffy
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Yanakiev
Director of Photography
Simeon Peev
Original Music Composer
Ludmil Staikov
Director
Vera Mutafchieva
Writer
John Duffy
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What is 681 - The Glory of the Khan about?
In 651, Khan Kubrat died and the Khazars accelerated their raids upon Great Bulgaria. His five sons split the Bulgarian tribe and each led his to find new land where they could live in peace. Khan Asparukh, the youngest son, went west and, after an arduous journey lasting for years, southward across the River Danube, into Moesia. In 680-81, in alliance with the Slavs, he inflicted stunning defeats on the Roman legions and forced the Byzantine Empire to recognize the formation of the new state of Bulgaria in the lands where it still exists today.
Who directed 681 - The Glory of the Khan?
681 - The Glory of the Khan was directed by Ludmil Staikov.
Who stars in 681 - The Glory of the Khan?
The principal cast of 681 - The Glory of the Khan includes Stoyko Peev, Antony Genov, Vania Tzvetkova, Vassil Mihajlov, Stefan Getsov.
When was 681 - The Glory of the Khan released and how long is it?
681 - The Glory of the Khan was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for 681 - The Glory of the Khan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 681 - The Glory of the Khan was composed by Simeon Peev.