The Promising Boy
1981 · 106 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama
A normal boy receives a blow to the head which sets him off to perform rebellious acts.
Directed by Miloš 'Miša' Radivojević · Written by Miloš 'Miša' Radivojević
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Aleksandar Berček Slobodan -
Dara Džokić Maša -
Rade Marković Slobodanov otac -
Dušica Žegarac Slobodanova majka -
Milena Zupančič Mašina majka - V Velimir Živojinović Mašin otac
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Branislav Lečić Karatista - G Gordana Gadžić Ljubica
- S Slobodan Aligrudić Psihijatar
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Éva Darlan Clavis Bucher - T Tihomir Arsić Inspektor
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Dušan Kojić 'Koja' Pit
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