Mercy of the Tzar (1962)
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
Cast
- Ivanka Dimitrova - Irina Radionova
- Ivan Dimov - Doychin Radionov
- Tzeno Kandov - Tsar Ferdinand
- Milen Kolev - Boyan Radionov
- Anastasiya Bakardzhieva - Vera Radionova
- Lilyana Boteva - Svetla Palaveeva
- Stefan Velikov
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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
- Who directed Mercy of the Tzar?
- Mercy of the Tzar was directed by Stefan Surchadzhiev.
- Who stars in Mercy of the Tzar?
- Mercy of the Tzar stars Ivanka Dimitrova, Ivan Dimov, Tzeno Kandov, Milen Kolev, Anastasiya Bakardzhieva, Lilyana Boteva.
- How long is Mercy of the Tzar?
- Mercy of the Tzar has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Mercy of the Tzar?
- Mercy of the Tzar is a Drama film.
- Where was Mercy of the Tzar produced?
- Mercy of the Tzar was produced in Bulgaria.