Tobacco
Originally released in 1962. Tobacco is a drama/war film. directed by Nikola Korabov. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nevena Kokanova, Yordan Matev, and Miroslava Stoyanova
Synopsis
Boris Morev dreams of money and power, he’ll do everything to reach the top, including leaving his beloved Irina, to marry the daughter of the local tobacco factory owner. With the death of his father-in-law and the illness of his wife, Morev becomes the new owner of "Nicotiana" and rules with an iron fist, resulting in massive labour strikes and murder. He ropes Irina back into his life, first as a mistress and later as his second wife, but his ambitions still come first as he plans on emerging as the biggest tobacco seller once the war is over. Irina’s love for Boris is fading and she finds a lover in one of the Germans Boris is trying to strike a deal with. Set against the backdrop of World War II and communist partisans fighting against the Nazi-allied Bulgarian monarchy, the film is a screen adaptation of the Bulgarian classic novel "Tobacco" released in 1954.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
BG
Original language
Country
Bulgaria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BG
Production Companies
- Boyana Film
- Bulgarofilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobacco about?
Boris Morev dreams of money and power, he’ll do everything to reach the top, including leaving his beloved Irina, to marry the daughter of the local tobacco factory owner. With the death of his f...
Who directed Tobacco?
Tobacco was directed by Nikola Korabov.
How long is Tobacco?
Tobacco has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Tobacco released?
Tobacco was released on November 5, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tobacco?
The main cast of Tobacco includes Nevena Kokanova, Yordan Matev, Miroslava Stoyanova, Petar Slabakov, Stefan Pejchev.