The Falcon (1981): Cast
The Falcon is a 1981 action drama directed by Vatroslav Mimica, starring Franco Nero as Banović Strahinja, Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić and Gert Fröbe. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Vatroslav Mimica
- Original language
- Serbo-croatian
- Studio
- Jadran Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Falcon About?
The premise of The Falcon without spoilers.
Set in medieval Serbia, estate owner Strahinja, while hunting, faces a sudden raid by Turkish bandit Alija. The invaders slaughter his servants and abduct his beloved Andja. Determined to win back his love and restore his honor, Strahinja assembles a rag‑tag band of outlaws and pursues the captors to rescue her once and for all.
The Falcon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1380s
- impalement
- 14th century
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- hunt
- castle
- serbia
- renegade
- posse
- gang
- sword and sorcery
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- unfaithfulness
- turkish history
- turkey the country
- sin
- showdown
- serbian history
- revenge
- rescue
- religion
- punishment
- nobility
- murder
- humiliation
- honor
- fight
- fight to the death
- father in law son in law relationship
- father daughter relationship
- falcon
- epic
- dishonor
- death
- combat
- christian
- capture
- burning out eyes with firebrand
- brother sister relationship
- battle of kosovo plain
- adultery
- husband wife relationship
- raid
- ottoman empire
- muslim
- middle ages
- mercy
- kidnapping
- infidelity
- forgiveness
The Falcon Cast & Characters
Franco Nero leads the cast as Banović Strahinja, with Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Alija and Gert Fröbe as Jug Bogdan. Directed by Vatroslav Mimica; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vatroslav Mimica
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Franco Nero as Banović Strahinja - Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Alija
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Gert Fröbe as Jug Bogdan -
Charles Millot as Plemić
Also Starring in The Falcon
· 20 more- Rade Šerbedžija Abdulah
- Janez Vrhovec Biskup
- Stole Aranđelović Pop Gradislav
- Gisela Fackeldey Efilija
- Danica Maksimović Anđa (voice)
- Mirko Boman Turčin sa majmunom
- Radoš Bajić Boško Jugović
- Edo Peročević Turski razbojnik
- Nikola 'Kole' Angelovski Timotije
- Miodrag Radovanović Banović Strahinja (voice)
- Petar Banićević Jug Bogdan (voice)
- Zlatko Madunić Pomoćnik Georgije
- Džemail Maksut Monah
- Neda Spasojević Mara
- Sanja Vejnović Anđa
- Katina Ivanova Pomoćnica
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- Dragan Milivojević Obezglavljeni Turčin
- Mirjana Kauzlarić Rob
- Marijan Habazin Turski razbojnik
- Petra Peters Stana
More from Vatroslav Mimica
More films directed by Vatroslav Mimica: Anno Domini 1573, The Macedonian Part of Hell, An Event and Kaya.
The Falcon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Banovic Strahinja” and “Banović Strahinja”.
- Also known as
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- Banovic Strahinja
- Banović Strahinja
- Der Falke
- El halcón
- La Vengeance du faucon
- 斯特拉希尼亚·巴诺维奇
- Balkan Şahini
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The Falcon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Falcon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Falcon?
The Falcon runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Falcon released?
The Falcon was released on July 7, 1981.
Who directed The Falcon?
The Falcon was directed by Vatroslav Mimica.
More films by Vatroslav Mimica Who is in the cast of The Falcon?
The Falcon stars Franco Nero as Banović Strahinja, Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Alija and Gert Fröbe as Jug Bogdan, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Falcon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Falcon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Falcon in?
The original language of The Falcon is Serbo-croatian.
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