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Balkan Rules (1997): Cast

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Balkan Rules is a 1997 drama directed by Darko Bajić, starring Lazar Ristovski as Matori, Velimir Živojinović and Nikola Kojo. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Balkan Rules (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Darko Bajić
Genre
Drama
Original language
Serbian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Balkan Rules About?

The premise of Balkan Rules without spoilers.

Set against five decades of Yugoslav, Serbian and Croatian secret‑service intrigue, the film explores the tangled web of covert collaborations and rivalries among the region’s intelligence agencies. In the Balkans, truth and deception have intertwined for so long that the line between fact and fiction blurs, giving this fictional narrative an unsettling sense of authenticity.

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Cast & crew

Balkan Rules Cast & Characters

Lazar Ristovski leads the cast as Matori, with Velimir Živojinović as Šef and Nikola Kojo as Ministar. Directed by Darko Bajić; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from Darko Bajić

More films directed by Darko Bajić: The Name of the People, We Will Be the World Champions, O Gringo and The Beautiful Blue Danube.

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Balkan Rules FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Balkan Rules, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Balkan Rules?

Balkan Rules runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Balkan Rules released?

Balkan Rules was released on April 9, 1997.

Who directed Balkan Rules?

Balkan Rules was directed by Darko Bajić.

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Who is in the cast of Balkan Rules?

Balkan Rules stars Lazar Ristovski as Matori, Velimir Živojinović as Šef and Nikola Kojo as Ministar, among 27 credited actors.

Does Balkan Rules have a post-credit scene?

No. Balkan Rules has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Balkan Rules in?

The original language of Balkan Rules is Serbian.

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