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The Man of Earth (1984): Cast

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The Man of Earth is a 1984 drama directed by Agim Sopi, starring Abdurrahman Shala as Sokol, Bislim Muçaj and Lumnie Sopi. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Man of Earth (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Agim Sopi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Albanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man of Earth About?

The premise of The Man of Earth without spoilers.

Sokol, a middle‑aged Kosovar Albanian, moves with his family from Kosovo to Turkey, confronting an unfamiliar culture. Over time his homesickness deepens, and he leaves his son a wish that his remains be returned to their homeland. He dies near a Black Sea cliff, and word spreads through his village that he has come home from emigration.

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Cast & crew

The Man of Earth Cast & Characters

Abdurrahman Shala leads the cast as Sokol, with Bislim Muçaj as Bardhi and Lumnie Sopi as Tringa. Directed by Agim Sopi; 7 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Agim Sopi: Agnus Dei.

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The Man of Earth Also Known As

Also known as “大地之子”.

Also known as
  • 大地之子

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The Man of Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Man of Earth?

The Man of Earth runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Man of Earth released?

The Man of Earth was released on May 21, 1984.

Who directed The Man of Earth?

The Man of Earth was directed by Agim Sopi.

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Who is in the cast of The Man of Earth?

The Man of Earth stars Abdurrahman Shala as Sokol, Bislim Muçaj as Bardhi and Lumnie Sopi as Tringa, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Man of Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man of Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Man of Earth in?

The original language of The Man of Earth is Albanian.

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