The Eighth(1969)
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The Eighth Synopsis
During World War II, a plane transfers Bulgarian antifascists from the USSR to Bulgaria. They jump with parachutes. The eighth paratrooper heads a guerilla group. In the group, there are doubts about the existence of a traitor. Initially, an innocent person is accused, but later the real traitor is caught and killed. Still, the most dangerous enemies of the guerillas are the colonel and the troops stationed in the nearby village. The battle between them and the guerillas is won by the latter who continue to fight for their cause.
The Eighth (1969) is a drama, action and war film directed by Zako Heskiya, released on October 17, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Nikola Anastasov, Meglena Karalambova and Stoycho Mazgalov. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Zako Heskiya
- Writers:
- Petar Hristov-Vedrin, Todor Monov
- Cinematographer:
- Georgi Georgiev
- Production:
- Boyana Film, Bulgarian Cinematographie
- Status:
- Released
The Eighth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Georgi Georgiev-Getz
as Osmiyat
Nikola Anastasov
as Chaplin
Meglena Karalambova
as Vena
Stoycho Mazgalov
as Stamen
Anton Gorchev
as Vlado
Djoko Rosic
as Petar
Ivan Nalbantov
as Levski
Luchezar Stoyanov
as Agentat
Dimitar Panov
as Staretzat
Stefan Mavrodiev
as Plamen
- Bella Tsoneva
Bella Tsoneva
as Snahata
Key crew
Directed by Zako Heskiya, written by Petar Hristov-Vedrin and Todor Monov.
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The Eighth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Eighth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Eighth online?
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Who stars in The Eighth?
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The main cast of The Eighth (1969) includes Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Nikola Anastasov, Meglena Karalambova, Stoycho Mazgalov and Anton Gorchev. The film was directed by Zako Heskiya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Eighth released?
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The Eighth was released on October 17, 1969 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Eighth worth watching?
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The Eighth (1969) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.