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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria (1981): Cast

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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria is a 1981 historical drama directed by Ludmil Staikov, starring Stoyko Peev as Khan Asparoukh, Vassil Mihajlov and Djoko Rosic. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Ludmil Staikov
Genres
Drama , History , War
Original language
Bulgarian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria About?

The premise of Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria without spoilers.

Epic screen presentation of the First Bulgarian Kingdom’s creation, consolidation and power under its first ruler, Khan Asparuh. The opening of a trilogy on pre‑state events of the mid‑7th century shows Volga Bulgaria under Khazar raids as Khan Kubrat’s sons follow their father’s testament to find a new home. After twenty years of wandering, Asparuh reaches the Danube mouth, seeks “land forever” and begins settlement. Captured Byzantine chronicler Belisarius narrates the Bulgarians’ heroic struggle to secure territory south of the Danube and found their nation.

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria Themes & Keywords

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  • 7th century
  • human sacrifice
  • medieval
  • byzantine empire
  • assault
  • character name as title
  • two word title
  • khan asparuh character
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Cast & crew

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria Cast & Characters

Stoyko Peev leads the cast as Khan Asparoukh, with Vassil Mihajlov as Khan Kubrat and Djoko Rosic as The Icherguboil. Directed by Ludmil Staikov; 43 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ludmil Staikov

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

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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Aszparuh” and “Khan Asparuh”.

Also known as
  • Aszparuh
  • Khan Asparuh
  • Хан Аспарух

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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria released?

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was released on October 18, 1981.

Who directed Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was directed by Ludmil Staikov.

More films by Ludmil Staikov

Who is in the cast of Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria stars Stoyko Peev as Khan Asparoukh, Vassil Mihajlov as Khan Kubrat and Djoko Rosic as The Icherguboil, among 43 credited actors.

Does Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria have a post-credit scene?

No. Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria in?

The original language of Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria is Bulgarian.

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