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

The Battle of NeretvaThe Battle of Neretva · 1969
The Battle of Neretva
★ 6.71969
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 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.
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.
Man Is Not a BirdMan Is Not a Bird · 1965
Man Is Not a Bird
★ 6.11965
MovieDramaRomance
A Serbian engineer falls for a younger woman, but he is inept at courtship.
The Battle of SutjeskaThe Battle of Sutjeska · 1973
The Battle of Sutjeska
★ 6.61973
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.
Tight Skin 2Tight Skin 2 · 1987
Tight Skin 2
★ 5.81987
MovieComedy
After car crash with some Turk, Pantic gets the idea to build a motel for all Turks who traveling through Yugoslavia. Sojic wants to thwart the plan, and tells the Turk in confidence that Pantic is gay. However, the Turk is also gay.
Occupation in 26 PicturesOccupation in 26 Pictures · 1978
Occupation in 26 Pictures
★ 6.51978
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.
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.

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