The Battle of Neretva (1969)
Bitka na Neretvi (original title)Reference View | Change View
- G
- 2h 55min
- Drama, History
- 07 Oct 1969 (Yugoslavia)
- Movie
World War II drama about the 1943 battle around the Neretva River between Axis forces and Yugoslav partisan units.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.
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Cast
| Yul Brynner | ... |
Vlado
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| Hardy Krüger | ... |
Kranzer
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| Franco Nero | ... |
Riva
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| Sylva Koscina | ... |
Danica
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| Orson Welles | ... |
Senator
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| Curd Jürgens | ... |
Lohring
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| Anthony Dawson | ... |
Morelli
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| Milena Dravic | ... |
Nada
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| Sergey Bondarchuk | ... |
Martin
(as Sergej Bondarcuk)
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| Ljubisa Samardzic | ... |
Novak
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| Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic | ... |
Stole
(as Bata Zivojinovic)
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Boris Dvornik | ... |
Stipe
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| Oleg Vidov | ... |
Nikola
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Pavle Vuisic | ... |
Sofer
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| Howard Ross | ... |
Mario
(as Renato Rossini)
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Lojze Rozman | ... |
Ivan
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Nikola-Kole Angelovski | ... |
Zika
(as Kole Angelovski)
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Stojan 'Stole' Arandjelovic | ... |
Sumadinac
(as Stole Arandjelovic)
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| Miha Baloh | ... |
Ustasha Commander
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Faruk Begolli | ... |
Stevo
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Dusan Bulajic | ... |
Chetnik Commander
(as Dusko Bulajic)
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Milena Dapcevic | ... |
Partisan
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Dragomir Felba | ... |
Dad
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Hajrudin Hadzikaric | ... |
Nazor
(as Hajro Hadjikaric)
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Sibina Mijatovic | ... |
Marija
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| Charles Millot | ... |
Djuka
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Ralph Persson | ... |
Horst
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Vasa Pantelic | ... |
Major
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| Spela Rozin | ... |
Aide
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Bozidar Smiljanic | ... |
Surgeon
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Fabijan Sovagovic | ... |
Bosko
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Abdurrahman Shala | ... |
Captain
(as Abdurahman Salja)
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| Demeter Bitenc | ... |
Schröder
(as Demetar Bitenc)
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Radko Polic | ... |
Vuko
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Nereo Scaglia | ... |
Officer
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Antun Tudic | ... |
Drago
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Zaim Muzaferija | ... |
Farmer
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Tomaz Sarc | ... |
Bridge
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Risto Siskov | ... |
Wounded
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Slobodan Velimirovic | ... |
Holzhausen
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Milos Kandic | ... |
Partisan
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Ranko Gucevac | ... |
Typhus
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Sulejman Memo Begic | ... |
Flautist
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Mirko Boman | ... |
Photographer
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Uros Glovacki | ... |
Doctor
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Petar Kralj | ... |
Partisan
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Sime Jagarinac | ... |
Partisan (uncredited)
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Branislav 'Ciga' Jerinic | ... |
Senator (uncredited) (voice)
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Veljko Mandic | ... |
Chetnik (uncredited)
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Tana Mascarelli | ... |
Refugee (uncredited)
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Petar Spajic-Suljo | ... |
Refugee (uncredited)
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Dragomir Stanojevic | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Veljko Bulajic | ||
Written by
| Stevan Bulajic | ... | (story) and |
| Ratko Djurovic | ... | (story) |
| Ratko Djurovic | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Stevan Bulajic | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Veljko Bulajic | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Ugo Pirro | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Steve Previn | ... | producer: Commonwealth United |
| Anthony B. Unger | ... | executive producer |
| Henry T. Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Bernard Herrmann | ||
| Vladimir Kraus-Rajteric | ||
Cinematography by
| Tomislav Pinter | ||
Editing by
| Vojislav Bjenjas | ||
| Roberto Perpignani | ||
Editorial Department
| J.P. Besnard | ... | assistant editor |
| Jelena Bjenjas | ... | assistant editor |
| Roger Dwyre | ... | supervising editor |
| Michèle Neny | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Dusan Jericevic | ||
| Vladimir Tadej | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dusan Jericevic | ||
| Vladimir Tadej | ||
Costume Design by
| Vladimir Tadej | ||
Makeup Department
| Saveta Kovac | ... | makeup artist |
| Mirko Mackic | ... | makeup artist |
| Berta Meglic | ... | makeup artist |
| Sukrija Sarkic | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Milan Cvetkovic-Ciga | ... | unit manager (as Milan Cvetkovic) |
| Zdravko Mihalic | ... | production manager |
| Nikola Popovic | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stipe Delic | ... | second unit director |
| Gojko Kastratovic | ... | assistant director |
| Dragan Kresoja | ... | assistant director |
| Krsto Petanjek | ... | first assistant director |
| Ljubomir Sikic | ... | second assistant director (as Ljubo Sikic) |
Art Department
| Pablo Picasso | ... | painter: original artwork (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Italo Cameracanna | ... | foley artist / sound effects editor |
| Jean Nény | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Mladen Prebil | ... | sound recordist |
| Alex Pront | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Eva Zora | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Slavoljub Plavsic-Zvonce | ... | stunts |
| Dragomir Stanojevic | ... | stunts (as Dragomir Stanojevic-Bata Kameni) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Djordje Jolic | ... | camera operator |
| Velja Sakota | ... | assistant camera (as Velija Sakota) |
Animation Department
| Pablo Picasso | ... | painter |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Borka Subaranovic | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Peter Pitt | ... | music editor |
| Bob Auger | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Bernard Herrmann | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Alfred Hayes | ... | adaptation: English |
Production Companies
- Bosna Film
- Jadran Film
- Kinema Sarajevo
- Radna Zajednica Filma
- Igor Film (co-producer)
- Eichberg-Film (co-producer)
- Commonwealth United Entertainment (with the cooperation of)
Distributors
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1969) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1969) (Japan) (theatrical)
- International Film Company (1969) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie (SNC) (1969) (France) (theatrical)
- Gofilex (1970) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1970) (Norway) (theatrical)
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1971) (United States) (theatrical) (as 'The Battle of Neretva') (dubbed)
- Väinän Filmi (1971) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1972) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- NTA Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Intergroove Media (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Intergroove Media (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- VL-Musiikki (2013) (Finland) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Filmjuwelen (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Filmjuwelen (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Astral Films (1971) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Atlas Video (1981) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RsR Multimedia (Spain) (DVD)
- Sesam Video (Finland) (VHS)
- VideoRama (Finland) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Barking Assembly Hall (music recorded at) (english version)
- Bbo Subtitulado (spanish subtitles)
- London Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra) (english version)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Battle of Neretva is known as the ''fourth offensive,'' the most humane battle in World War II led by Yugoslav partisans. In January 1943 the German army, afraid of an Allied invasion of the Balkans, launched a great offensive against the Yugoslav partisans in Western Bosnia. They encircled the mountain and begin a mop up operation. Outgunned and outnumbered, the partisans must not only defend themselves, but try to protect thousands of refugees too. The large German force advances towards the only remaining bridge over the Neretva river, through which the partisans intend to escape and evacuate the wounded into free territory. The supreme headquarters orders the bridge to be demolished, but it is just a foolish ruse to weaken the enemy forces on the other side of the river. The movie Battle of Neretva is one of the most famous productions by the Yugoslav film industry. Written by krule88 and ETO History Buff |
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| Taglines | Their courage carved its own monument in a special corner of hell! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A poster for this film was made by Pablo Picasso, and it was only one of two movie posters he made. He did it because he was a fan of Yugoslav films and, according to people who were involved in the production, he did not ask for money for the poster--all he wanted was a case of Yugoslavia's finest wines. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Svjetla Sarajeva (2022). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the Neretva in occupied Europe, we fought one of the most celebrated and the most heroic battles for the wounded. Here was decided the fate of the Revolution. Here was victorious the brotherhood and unity of our peoples. Tito See more » |
| Quotes |
Lohring:
Keep this well in mind: any partisan you are tempted to spare will be glad to show you his gratitude for your sentimentality with a hand grenade or a couple of well aimed bullets. See more » |