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Young and Healthy as a Rose (1971): Cast & Plot

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Young and Healthy as a Rose is a 1971 crime drama directed by Jovan Jovanović, starring Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Stiv, Danilo 'Bata' Stojković and Aleksandar Gavrić. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Young and Healthy as a Rose (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Jovan Jovanović
Genres
Crime , Drama , Action
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Young and Healthy as a Rose About?

The premise of Young and Healthy as a Rose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in contemporary Belgrade, the film follows Stevan “Stiv” Nikolic, a small‑time crook who climbs the criminal ladder by exploiting drug trade, sexual liaisons, and a corrupt partnership with local police, revealing his ruthless ambition and the gritty underworld that fuels his rise.

Young and Healthy as a Rose Themes & Keywords

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  • criminal
  • workout
  • slapped in the face
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  • chase
  • on the run
  • antihero
  • criminal as protagonist
  • shooting
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  • female in a shower
  • taking a shower
  • taking off shirt
  • party lifestyle
  • party
  • rear nudity
  • bare chested male
  • clothed male naked female scene
  • sex scene
  • pubic hair
  • female pubic hair
  • female full frontal nudity
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  • female rear nudity
  • male rear nudity
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  • male nudity
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Cast & crew

Young and Healthy as a Rose Cast & Characters

Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić leads the cast as Stiv, with Danilo 'Bata' Stojković and Aleksandar Gavrić as Islednik. Directed by Jovan Jovanović; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jovan Jovanović

More films directed by Jovan Jovanović: Landscapes in the Mist, Kolt 15 GAP and Distinctly Me.

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Plot

Young and Healthy as a Rose Plot Summary

What happens in Young and Healthy as a Rose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

From the streets of Belgrade rises a young criminal named Stevan, Stiv, who begins by borrowing cars and dabbling in petty crimes. He narrates his own misdeeds, letting the audience hear how his life spins out of control and noting that every attempt to rehabilitate him has failed. As he climbs the criminal ladder, his actions grow bolder and more brutal, and he slides into a life of money, sex, and drugs. The line between fame and danger blurs as he becomes a figure who commands attention simply by existing on the city’s edge.

Full summary

The whole story of Young and Healthy as a Rose, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Young and Healthy as a Rose?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the nickname of the young criminal Stevan, the film's main character?

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Young and Healthy as a Rose FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Young and Healthy as a Rose, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Young and Healthy as a Rose?

Young and Healthy as a Rose runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Young and Healthy as a Rose released?

Young and Healthy as a Rose was released on July 13, 1971.

Who directed Young and Healthy as a Rose?

Young and Healthy as a Rose was directed by Jovan Jovanović.

More films by Jovan Jovanović

Who is in the cast of Young and Healthy as a Rose?

Young and Healthy as a Rose stars Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić as Stiv, Danilo 'Bata' Stojković and Aleksandar Gavrić as Islednik, among 4 credited actors.

Does Young and Healthy as a Rose have a post-credit scene?

No. Young and Healthy as a Rose has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Young and Healthy as a Rose in?

The original language of Young and Healthy as a Rose is Serbo-croatian.

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