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Mercy of the Tzar

Mercy of the Tzar

Feb 19, 1962 · 1h 36m

Rated 7.5 out of 10

Director

Stefan Surchadzhiev

Overview

Bulgaria is on the eve of World War I. King Ferdinand survives an attempt on his life thanks of high-school teacher Irina Radionova. The monarch is generous in his gratitude. He assures the teacher that he will not permit Bulgaria's involvement in a war. Back in the village where she lives, Radionova learns that war has just been declared. Her son Boyan has to leave for the front. Irina becomes a nurse. At the front, Boyan is facing trial for having taken the side of mutinous soldiers. Irina goes to the King to beg for clemency. Ferdinand promises to do something about it. However, when Irina arrives back, the presiding judge tells her that the sentence has already been carried out and hands her the telegram from the King. It says that His Majesty has graciously condescended to command that Irina Radionova be granted permission to receive the body of her son

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What is Mercy of the Tzar about?

Bulgaria is on the eve of World War I. King Ferdinand survives an attempt on his life thanks of high-school teacher Irina Radionova. The monarch is generous in his gratitude. He assures the teacher that he will not permit Bulgaria's involvement in a war. Back in the village where she lives, Radionova learns that war has just been declared. Her son Boyan has to leave for the front. Irina becomes…

When was Mercy of the Tzar released?

Mercy of the Tzar was released on February 19, 1962.

How long is Mercy of the Tzar?

Mercy of the Tzar runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who directed Mercy of the Tzar?

Mercy of the Tzar was directed by Stefan Surchadzhiev.

Who is in the cast of Mercy of the Tzar?

The cast of Mercy of the Tzar includes Ivanka Dimitrova (Irina Radionova), Ivan Dimov (Doychin Radionov), Tzeno Kandov (Tsar Ferdinand), Milen Kolev (Boyan Radionov) and Anastasiya Bakardzhieva (Vera Radionova).

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