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The Cabinet Minister’s Wife (1989): Cast

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The Cabinet Minister’s Wife is a 1989 romantic comedy directed by Zdravko Šotra, starring Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Pera Kalenić, Milena Dravić and Mira Banjac. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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The Cabinet Minister’s Wife (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Zdravko Šotra
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cabinet Minister’s Wife About?

The premise of The Cabinet Minister’s Wife without spoilers.

When Zivka marries a minister, she leaves her previous lifestyle behind and assumes the role of a refined society lady. Her newfound elegance is short‑lived, however, as her husband is compelled to resign after becoming entangled in a scandal. The film adapts a widely loved Serbian comedy novel by Branislav Nusic.

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • satire comedy
  • minister
  • satire
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife Cast & Characters

Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić leads the cast as Pera Kalenić, with Milena Dravić as Živka Popović and Mira Banjac as Tetka Daca. Directed by Zdravko Šotra; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zdravko Šotra

More films directed by Zdravko Šotra: Alexander of Yugoslavia, Santa Maria della Salute, Professor Kosta Vujic’s Hat and Wounded Eagle.

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The Cabinet Minister’s Wife FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cabinet Minister’s Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cabinet Minister’s Wife?

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was The Cabinet Minister’s Wife released?

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife was released in 1989.

Who directed The Cabinet Minister’s Wife?

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife was directed by Zdravko Šotra.

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Who is in the cast of The Cabinet Minister’s Wife?

The Cabinet Minister’s Wife stars Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Pera Kalenić, Milena Dravić as Živka Popović and Mira Banjac as Tetka Daca, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Cabinet Minister’s Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cabinet Minister’s Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cabinet Minister’s Wife in?

The original language of The Cabinet Minister’s Wife is Serbo-croatian.

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