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Ward Six (1978): Cast

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Ward Six is a 1978 drama directed by Lucian Pintilie, starring Pavle Vuisić as Nikita, Ljuba Tadić and Dragomir Čumić. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Ward Six (1978) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Lucian Pintilie
Genre
Drama
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ward Six About?

The premise of Ward Six without spoilers.

A provincial Russian doctor encounters his former pupil in Ward 6, the setting of the tale. Fascinated by the young man’s rebellious spirit and sharp wit, the doctor spends increasing time with him, turning to meditation as he does so, while experiencing mockery from his colleagues. The narrative adapts Chekhov’s short story of the same name.

Ward Six Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Ward Six Cast & Characters

Pavle Vuisić leads the cast as Nikita, with Ljuba Tadić as Evgenije Fjodorovič Hobotov and Dragomir Čumić as Jevrejin Mojsejka. Directed by Lucian Pintilie; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lucian Pintilie

More films directed by Lucian Pintilie: Tertium Non Datur, Niki and Flo, The Afternoon of a Torturer and Last Stop Paradise.

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Ward Six FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ward Six, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ward Six?

Ward Six runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Ward Six released?

Ward Six was released in 1978.

Who directed Ward Six?

Ward Six was directed by Lucian Pintilie.

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Who is in the cast of Ward Six?

Ward Six stars Pavle Vuisić as Nikita, Ljuba Tadić as Evgenije Fjodorovič Hobotov and Dragomir Čumić as Jevrejin Mojsejka, among 13 credited actors.

Does Ward Six have a post-credit scene?

No. Ward Six has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ward Six in?

The original language of Ward Six is Serbo-croatian.

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