Social Game

Social Game

1972 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Director of this movie gave an advertisement in many Yugoslav papers calling everybody who wants to act in movie regardless of age, look or profession to reply. From 7000 arrived letters, about 30 heroes were picked up for the movie and its story was made based on what they wished to play.

Directed by Srđan Karanović · Written by Rajko Grlić

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