Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
War drama

The Man from the Oak Forest (1964): Cast

The Man from the Oak Forest (1964) movie poster

The Man from the Oak Forest is a 1964 war drama directed by Miodrag ‘Mića’ Popović, starring Velimir Živojinović as Profesor, Milivoje 'Mića' Tomić and Danilo 'Bata' Stojković. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Man from the Oak Forest (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man from the Oak Forest About?

The premise of The Man from the Oak Forest without spoilers.

After serving as a servant, the solitary shepherd lives as a hidden killer in the war‑torn mountain woods. A town woman, posing as a black‑market trader, links the village to the forest and leads a fledgling resistance. The shepherd falls for her, yet he doubts whether her motives are love or the promise of gold.

The Man from the Oak Forest Themes & Keywords

· 39 tags
  • yugoslav black wave
  • town
  • mountain
  • woods
  • resistance
  • murder
  • politics
  • tragic event
  • insanity
  • year 1941
  • rifle
  • machine gun
+27 more
  • path
  • black market
  • terror
  • loneliness
  • hiding
  • death
  • night
  • justice
  • revenge
  • forest
  • manhunt
  • blood
  • money
  • mercenary
  • village
  • servant
  • slaughter
  • nazi
  • bell
  • boy
  • fear
  • world war two
  • serbia
  • chetnik
  • chetnick
  • epic
  • insane man
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Man from the Oak Forest Cast & Characters

Velimir Živojinović leads the cast as Profesor, with Milivoje 'Mića' Tomić as Trgovac Pačić and Danilo 'Bata' Stojković as Stevan. Directed by Miodrag ‘Mića’ Popović; 15 actors are credited in all.

Seen The Man from the Oak Forest?

FAQ

The Man from the Oak Forest FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Man from the Oak Forest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man from the Oak Forest?

The Man from the Oak Forest runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Man from the Oak Forest released?

The Man from the Oak Forest was released on April 28, 1964.

Who directed The Man from the Oak Forest?

The Man from the Oak Forest was directed by Miodrag ‘Mića’ Popović.

More films by Miodrag ‘Mića’ Popović

Who is in the cast of The Man from the Oak Forest?

The Man from the Oak Forest stars Velimir Živojinović as Profesor, Milivoje 'Mića' Tomić as Trgovac Pačić and Danilo 'Bata' Stojković as Stevan, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Man from the Oak Forest have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man from the Oak Forest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man from the Oak Forest in?

The original language of The Man from the Oak Forest is Serbo-croatian.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app