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Handcuffs (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1970, Handcuffs is a drama film directed by Krsto Papić, running about 72 minutes.

What it’s about. Yugoslavia, 1948, the year of Inform Bureau's resolution and Tito's break-up with Stalin. The story takes place during a wedding in the Dalmatian inland in Croatia. Ante marries a much younger woman, Visnja; the groom's godfather is Andrija, the partisan war hero born in this very village, and a member of the new Communist political establishment. Two members of the Yugoslav State Security crash the traditional wedding ceremony. In the growing atmosphere of fear nobody knows who will be arrested.

Who’s in it. Handcuffs stars Fabijan Šovagović as Ante, Adem Čejvan as Andrija, Jagoda Kaloper as Višnja and Ilija Ivezić as Krešo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Handcuffs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Handcuffs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Handcuffs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Handcuffs (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Handcuffs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Handcuffs worth watching?
Handcuffs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Handcuffs?
Handcuffs stars Fabijan Šovagović, Adem Čejvan, Jagoda Kaloper, Ilija Ivezić and Fahro Konjhodžić.
When was Handcuffs released?
Handcuffs was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.