Torrid Noon
Originally released in 1965. Torrid Noon is a drama/family film. directed by Zako Heskiya. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Plamen Nakov, Petar Slabakov, and Grigor Vachkov
Synopsis
A young boy (I. Spassov) gets his hand caught in a bridge beam on a hot summer day in this straightforward drama. As the water level rises in the river, people band together to try and save the boy before he drowns. He is comforted by his mother (G. Vachtov) and an army general (P. Slobokov), and the latter calls out the troops to save the lad from liquidation. This feature was the official Bulgarian entry at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival and is devoid of the usual 1960s propaganda associated with countries from the Eastern block of Europe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
BG
Original language
Country
Bulgaria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BG
Production Companies
- Filmbulgaria
- Boyana Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrid Noon about?
A young boy (I. Spassov) gets his hand caught in a bridge beam on a hot summer day in this straightforward drama. As the water level rises in the river, people band together to try and save the boy...
Who directed Torrid Noon?
Torrid Noon was directed by Zako Heskiya.
How long is Torrid Noon?
Torrid Noon has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Torrid Noon released?
Torrid Noon was released on June 8, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Torrid Noon?
The main cast of Torrid Noon includes Plamen Nakov, Petar Slabakov, Grigor Vachkov, Rousy Chanev, Gerasim Mladenov.