Boris Dvornik

Acting

Boris Dvornik

Born April 16, 1939 · Split, Croatia

Died March 23, 2008 · aged 68

Boris Dvornik was born to the family of a carpenter. His acting experience started at the age of 8 when he took parts in plays for children. In his high school days he was learning to be electrician, but soon decided to pursue full-time acting career instead. After finishing National Acting School in Novi Sad he enrolled in Drama Academy in Zagreb. While on the first academic year, he began his mo…

Known For

Heads or TailsHeads or Tails · 1983
Heads or Tails
4.01983
MovieDrama
A village fella tries to make it big in the city.
The Last WillThe Last Will · 2001
The Last Will
4.62001
MovieActionComedy
After the death of a wealthy Croatian emigrant, it is discovered that he left his fortune to an unknown, illegitimate relative back in Croatia.
The BridgeThe Bridge · 1969
The Bridge
7.01969
MovieWarAction
In order to check the German offensive, Partizans send an elite team of explosive experts to blow up a strategically important bridge. Besides being heavily guarded, that bridge is almost indestructible and the only man who knows weak spots in the construction is the architect who built it. He is, however, reluctant to cooperate because he doesn't want to see his masterpiece destroyed.
The Battle of NeretvaThe Battle of Neretva · 1969
The Battle of Neretva
6.81969
MovieDramaWar
In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.
The ReturnThe Return · 1979
The Return
5.21979
MovieWarDrama
Despite the ongoing WW2, most of the people were just minding their own business. But everything changes when police arrests the group of youths under suspicion of being resistance sympathizers. Outraged townsfolk organize the siege of police station.
Thirty HorsesThirty Horses · 1988
Thirty Horses
1988
MovieTV MovieDrama
An ambitious carpenter from Dalmatian village puts an old mill back in function in order to prove himself worthy among the locals.
The Insanity DoctorThe Insanity Doctor · 2003
The Insanity Doctor
6.02003
MovieComedy
Doctor Emil Hofbauer has a motto: "Everyone's crazy until proven otherwise". And a group of patients in his waiting room are just about to find out that this might be more true than they originally thought.
Thunder at the BorderThunder at the Border · 1966
Thunder at the Border
5.81966
MovieAdventureWestern
Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.

Movies

Heads or TailsHeads or Tails · 1983
Heads or Tails
4.01983
MovieDrama
A village fella tries to make it big in the city.
The Last WillThe Last Will · 2001
The Last Will
4.62001
MovieActionComedy
After the death of a wealthy Croatian emigrant, it is discovered that he left his fortune to an unknown, illegitimate relative back in Croatia.
The BridgeThe Bridge · 1969
The Bridge
7.01969
MovieWarAction
In order to check the German offensive, Partizans send an elite team of explosive experts to blow up a strategically important bridge. Besides being heavily guarded, that bridge is almost indestructible and the only man who knows weak spots in the construction is the architect who built it. He is, however, reluctant to cooperate because he doesn't want to see his masterpiece destroyed.
The Battle of NeretvaThe Battle of Neretva · 1969
The Battle of Neretva
6.81969
MovieDramaWar
In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The only way out for Partisan forces and thousands of refugees was the bridge on the river Neretva.
The ReturnThe Return · 1979
The Return
5.21979
MovieWarDrama
Despite the ongoing WW2, most of the people were just minding their own business. But everything changes when police arrests the group of youths under suspicion of being resistance sympathizers. Outraged townsfolk organize the siege of police station.
Thirty HorsesThirty Horses · 1988
Thirty Horses
1988
MovieTV MovieDrama
An ambitious carpenter from Dalmatian village puts an old mill back in function in order to prove himself worthy among the locals.
The Insanity DoctorThe Insanity Doctor · 2003
The Insanity Doctor
6.02003
MovieComedy
Doctor Emil Hofbauer has a motto: "Everyone's crazy until proven otherwise". And a group of patients in his waiting room are just about to find out that this might be more true than they originally thought.
Thunder at the BorderThunder at the Border · 1966
Thunder at the Border
5.81966
MovieAdventureWestern
Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.
The BetThe Bet · 1971
The Bet
5.01971
MovieDrama
A young woman leaves her older husband, the owner of a village mill, for a truck driver whom she met while he was in their village by business. While trying to find him, she experiences the life in suburbia, and gets back to her husband disappointed, disgraced and humiliated.
CountrymenCountrymen · 1963
Countrymen
7.21963
MovieDrama
A girl from passive area comes to work in Vojvodina's fertile lowlands, along with a group of peasants for a seasonal work. After visiting a city nearby, she finds more about modern life and starts romance with a local fella. Her furious fiancée she had left behind comes to find her.
Long Dark NightLong Dark Night · 2004
Long Dark Night
6.92004
MovieDramaWar
"Long Dark Night" follows the life of the fictional character Iva Kolar: his experiences as a Croatian University student, his role as a Partisan fighting Hitler's troops during W.W. II, his involvement in his nation's post-war government, and his eventual downfall.
SuperfluousSuperfluous · 1962
Superfluous
6.21962
MovieComedyDrama
Young farmer Mikajlo while on youth labour action falls in love with a student Nada and infatuated with her, he leaves the peasant brigade and Malena, a girl who as if she were overabundant, followed him to work the labour action. Mikajlo's courtship of Nada provokes laughter and ridicule, so ambitious 'Don Juan' returns to his brigade and the girl.
Spy In High HeelsSpy In High Heels · 1988
Spy In High Heels
5.51988
MovieComedy
A lady manager of newly formed record house places his administrator, disguised as a cleaning lady, in competing record house. She needs to get the records of some world-famous star, and to provide in that way banking credits for building of studio. After many troubles and comic situations, in which the alleged cleaning lady gets because of her good looks, the manager will finally spend a few years in prison.
NausicaaNausicaa · 1995
Nausicaa
6.01995
MovieDramaRomance
Matija Remetin is young man who is studying drama in Zagreb just before the outbreak of WW2. He rents the room at Marija Slajner, widow who's three previous tennants had commited suicide. Remetin begins to notice a beautiful and mysterious girl on the other side of street and begins calling her Nausicaa.
Mad SummerMad Summer · 1964
Mad Summer
5.31964
MovieComedy
A summer in the life of tourist-seducing boys.
Man of the WorldMan of the World · 1965
Man of the World
5.21965
MovieComedy
A young womanizer from the Dalmatian coastal town goes to Germany hoping to get easy money.
WartimeWartime · 1987
Wartime
10.01987
MovieActionWar
Somewhere in Eastern Europe during WW II. The Nazis have captured a Swedish scientist, whom they want to create weapons of mass-destruction for them, and then a group of local rebels will have to free him from the Nazis before they run out of time. To help them with this task, they have sought the aid of a couple of American pilots
The Battle of SutjeskaThe Battle of Sutjeska · 1973
The Battle of Sutjeska
6.51973
MovieWar
The headquarters of the Marshal Tito's Liberation Army are surrounded by Axis forces. The Partisans have no choice but to fight their way out of the encirclement and face the enemy on the plains of Sutjeska.
Indian SummerIndian Summer · 1970
Indian Summer
7.51970
MovieDrama
Two married couples cruise from town to town along the Adriatic coast. While men are occupied with booze and sea, their wives are more interested in the young "skipper", who seems to be a virgin. Frivolous flirting evolves into drama when one of the wives and the skipper start feeling something that appears to be love.
Roko and CicibelaRoko and Cicibela · 1978
Roko and Cicibela
6.91978
MovieDramaTV Movie
A poor fisherman and his girlfriend live in a small boat under an open sky for decades. Based on a true story.
ZagrebiansZagrebians · 1970
Zagrebians
1970
MovieComedyTV Movie
Luigi and Bepina, the stars of TV show "Our Little Town", pay visit to Zagreb.
Occupation in 26 PicturesOccupation in 26 Pictures · 1978
Occupation in 26 Pictures
6.31978
MovieDramaWar
Set in Dubrovnik, this drama chronicles a friendship between three men, that began just before World War II. One of the men is of Italian origin, another is the wealthy heir of a shipping fortune, and the third is the son of a Jewish antique-store owner. Before the war, they are fast friends, enjoying one another's company at carnivals and at a private fencing club. However, when the war comes, the Italians and Germans move in to create the Independent State of Croatia. The Italian friend becomes a fascist and courts and marries the sister of his rich friend. Soon enough, atrocities are being committed, and anyone suspected of Jewish or Serbian parentage or anti-fascist leanings, is killed.
The Secret of an Old AtticThe Secret of an Old Attic · 1984
The Secret of an Old Attic
5.61984
MovieFamilyAdventure
During a summer holiday, two boys discover an anti-gravity cannon in an old attic.
From One Friday to the NextFrom One Friday to the Next · 1985
From One Friday to the Next
7.01985
MovieDramaComedy
Friday is the day that everyone goes away for the weekend. A bank clerk spends his weekend off a small island with his boat, but the weekend does not run its usual course.

TV Shows

Better LifeBetter Life · 1987
Better Life
8.31987
SeriesComedyDrama
Trials and tribulations of the Popadic family, a typical family of five with everyday problems... BOLJI ŽIVOT is a Yugoslav TV series with mixed elements of soap opera, comedy and drama that aired from 1987 to 1991. Created by the Radiotelevision Belgrade it is considered to be the most successful TV show ever produced in Yugoslavia. Written by Siniša Pavić, most prolific Serbian screenwriter, the series helped jump start cinematic careers for many of its protagonists, most notably Dragan Bjelogrlić who went on to become successful actor, director, and producer.
Visa for the FutureVisa for the Future · 2002
Visa for the Future
9.02002
SeriesComedyDrama
One of the first post-Independence Bosnian sitcoms. Production started on June 22, 2001 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The final episode was filmed in Sarajevo on August 25, 2008 and aired in October. It eventually became one of the region's most popular sitcoms.
Journey to VucjakJourney to Vucjak · 1986
Journey to Vucjak
7.01986
SeriesDrama
With WWI finally ending in 1918, Croatian journalist Kresimir Horvat travels from Zagreb to his village of Vucjak in Zagorje and becomes a witness of history as Austria-Hungarian Empire dissolves.
The Bonfires of KapelaThe Bonfires of Kapela · 1975
The Bonfires of Kapela
8.81975
SeriesDrama
Based on an eponymous novel by Veljko Kovačević. the series is focused on historical events and personalities from the uprisings in Gorski Kotar and the Croatian Littoral in the Second World War.
Covik I poCovik I po · 1974
Covik I po
1974
SeriesComedyDrama
A Hell of a GuyA Hell of a Guy
A Hell of a Guy
7.0
SeriesComedyDrama
The television humorous series is based on the screenplay by renowned Croatian writer Mirko Bozic. In ten episodes, we look at the various ups and downs of socialist leaders, which authors use to talk about what really interests them, and that is the mentality of the people in the Sinj region in Croatia. Original title: ČOVIK I PO
The Big TownThe Big Town · 1980
The Big Town
9.01980
SeriesComedyDrama
This series, mostly humorous, yet epic in proportions, chronicles the city of Split in turbulent times between 1910 and 1947. Although the story has numerous subplots and dozens of different characters, the main accent is given to "Hajduk", world-famous soccer club and its founders.
What Are We In This World...What Are We In This World... · 1973
What Are We In This World...
8.01973
SeriesComedy
The tragic characters of losers from the beginning of the 20th century are a precious record of the era.
Our Little TownOur Little Town · 1970
Our Little Town
8.61970
SeriesComedyDrama
A life in a small coastal town in Dalmatia, Croatia, seen through the prism of the local chronicler-amateur and his writings, during the periods before and after WW2.
67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze
67 Days: The Republic of Uzhitze
3.3
Series
TV series which serves as an extended version of the film of the same title.