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It Was Not in Vain

Original title: Nije bilo uzalud
  • 1957
  • 1h 37m
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7.1/10
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It Was Not in Vain (1957)
CrimeDramaHorrorRomanceThriller

Soon after coming to small village, young doctor must fight against strong local superstitions.Soon after coming to small village, young doctor must fight against strong local superstitions.Soon after coming to small village, young doctor must fight against strong local superstitions.

  • Director
    • Nikola Tanhofer
  • Writers
    • Pero Budak
    • Nikola Tanhofer
  • Stars
    • Boris Buzancic
    • Mira Nikolic
    • Zlata Perlic
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
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    • Director
      • Nikola Tanhofer
    • Writers
      • Pero Budak
      • Nikola Tanhofer
    • Stars
      • Boris Buzancic
      • Mira Nikolic
      • Zlata Perlic
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Boris Buzancic
    • Jure
    Mira Nikolic
    • Bojka
    Zlata Perlic
    • Vera
    Mia Oremovic
    Mia Oremovic
    • Vidasova zena
    Vjera Simic
    • Carka
    Zvonimir Rogoz
    Zvonimir Rogoz
    • dr. Djuka Radic
    Ivan Subic
    • Vidas
    Ljuba Tadic
    Ljuba Tadic
    • Radak
    • (as Ljubo Tadic)
    Antun Vrdoljak
    Antun Vrdoljak
    • Mijo
    Marija Aleksic
    Silva Fulgosi
    Duka Tadic
    • Marko, tajnik opcine
    Mladen Serment
    • Kocijas
    Stjepan Jurcevic
    Branko Majer
    • Kriminalist Delic
    Branko Santic
    Zvonimir Nuber
    • Director
      • Nikola Tanhofer
    • Writers
      • Pero Budak
      • Nikola Tanhofer
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    • Release date
      • February 2, 1957 (Yugoslavia)
    • Country of origin
      • Yugoslavia
    • Language
      • Serbo-Croatian
    • Also known as
      • Es war nicht vergebens
    • Production company
      • Jadran Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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