The Cartier Operation
1991 · 90 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama
An immigrant worker from Bosnia falls in love with the actress Nastassia Kinski. To be able to approach her, he has to become famous himself. That's why he sets off on a journey to fame in a black comedy with a twist in its tale.
Directed by Miran Zupanič · Written by Miha Mazzini
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Borut Veselko Egon -
Faruk Begolli Selim - H Haris Burina Ibro
- J Judita Zidar Karla
- U Urška Hlebec Ajša
- S Srečo Špik Pesnik
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Brane Gruber Lojze -
Majda Potokar Biljeterka - F Franc Markovčič Boksar
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Radko Polič Čuvaj -
Nataša Tič Ralijan Mlajša ciganka - A Alenka Vidrih Frajla
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