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Fantasy drama

Illusion (1980): Cast

Illusion (1980) movie poster

Illusion is a 1980 fantasy drama directed by Ludmil Staikov, starring Velko Kanev as Todor Petrov, Rousy Chanev and Petar Slabakov. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Illusion (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Ludmil Staikov
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Bulgarian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Illusion About?

The premise of Illusion without spoilers.

Against the turmoil of Bulgaria’s 1923 uprising, the film follows the intertwined lives of an artist, an actress and a poet, exploring how their personal ambitions, passions and betrayals are shaped by the political upheaval and social unrest of the era. Set amid riots, arrests and a shifting political landscape, their relationships reveal both the fragility and the resilience of human connection in times of crisis.

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Cast & crew

Illusion Cast & Characters

Velko Kanev leads the cast as Todor Petrov, with Rousy Chanev as Poeta and Petar Slabakov as Danil. Directed by Ludmil Staikov; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ludmil Staikov

More films directed by Ludmil Staikov: Time of Violence, Khan Asparukh - Part III - Land Forever, Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria and Khan Asparukh - Part II - The Migration.

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Illusion Also Known As

Also known as “Ilyuzia”.

Also known as
  • Ilyuzia

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Illusion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Illusion?

Illusion runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Illusion released?

Illusion was released on November 3, 1980.

Who directed Illusion?

Illusion was directed by Ludmil Staikov.

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Who is in the cast of Illusion?

Illusion stars Velko Kanev as Todor Petrov, Rousy Chanev as Poeta and Petar Slabakov as Danil, among 7 credited actors.

Does Illusion have a post-credit scene?

No. Illusion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Illusion in?

The original language of Illusion is Bulgarian.

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