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Life of a Shock Force Worker (1972): Cast & Plot

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Life of a Shock Force Worker is a 1972 comedy directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić, starring Adem Čejvan as Adem, Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Life of a Shock Force Worker (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Serbo-croatian
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The story

What Is Life of a Shock Force Worker About?

The premise of Life of a Shock Force Worker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Adem, a Bosnian coal miner, spends his days laboring in the dark, cramped tunnels under grueling conditions. His relentless effort and safety record earn him widespread praise, and he is celebrated as an exemplary socialist worker whose dedication embodies the ideals of collective industry.

Life of a Shock Force Worker Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Life of a Shock Force Worker Cast & Characters

Adem Čejvan leads the cast as Adem, with Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov. Directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić

More films directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić: Silent Gunpowder, The Role of My Family in the World Revolution and Playing Soldiers.

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Plot

Life of a Shock Force Worker Plot Summary

What happens in Life of a Shock Force Worker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film unfolds as a tapestry of interlinked vignettes centered on Adem, a Bosniak miner and steadfast udarnik, whose life begins with a wedding that signals the start of a long, shared journey with the workforce around him. From the very first scenes, the audience rides along with Adem and his fellow miners as the mine tunnels glow with dust and danger, and work is framed as both a duty and a sport. They push to outdo one another in coal production, turning every shift into a quiet contest that binds the men together and sets a rhythm for the village outside the pit.

Full summary

The whole story of Life of a Shock Force Worker, scene by scene

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Life of a Shock Force Worker Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know Life of a Shock Force Worker?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Adem, the central character of the film?

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Life of a Shock Force Worker FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Life of a Shock Force Worker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Life of a Shock Force Worker?

Life of a Shock Force Worker runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Life of a Shock Force Worker released?

Life of a Shock Force Worker was released on August 21, 1972.

Who directed Life of a Shock Force Worker?

Life of a Shock Force Worker was directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić.

More films by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić

Who is in the cast of Life of a Shock Force Worker?

Life of a Shock Force Worker stars Adem Čejvan as Adem, Joseph Stalin and Vyacheslav Molotov, among 11 credited actors.

Does Life of a Shock Force Worker have a post-credit scene?

No. Life of a Shock Force Worker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Life of a Shock Force Worker in?

The original language of Life of a Shock Force Worker is Serbo-croatian.

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