The Vicar Martin Cedermac (1970)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 19M

Director : Janez Drozg

Synopsis

The adaptation of notable work by Slovenian writer France Bevk about catholic priest who maintains national dignity among his villagers, and doesn't fall under fascists' influence during Italian occupation of the area.

Actors

Jože Zupan
Jože Zupan
Kaplan Martin Čedermac
Dragica Kokot
Dragica Kokot
Elvira Kralj
Elvira Kralj
Stane Leban
Stane Leban
Anton Petje
Anton Petje
Polde Bibič
Polde Bibič

Crews

Janez Drozg
Janez Drozg
Director
Boris Grabnar
Boris Grabnar
Writer
France Bevk
France Bevk
Novel

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