The Ancient Coin (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, The Ancient Coin is a comedy film directed by Vladimir Yanchev, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. History teacher and coin collector Karl Schneider wants to track down an ancient coin while on vacation in Bulgaria. When he meets a group of musicians, he finds out that their singer Jana Christova is wearing this coin around her neck. He falls in love with her, but the young love soon faces some unexpected troubles. His travel companion, the pop singer Theobald, accompanies the events with music.
Who’s in it. The Ancient Coin stars Manfred Krug as Karl Schneider, Liana Antonova as Jana Christova, Willi Schrade as Theobald and Fritz Mohr as Angestellter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ancient Coin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ancient Coin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ancient Coin (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ancient Coin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Ancient Coin?
- The Ancient Coin stars Manfred Krug, Liana Antonova, Willi Schrade, Fritz Mohr and Günter Rüger.
- When was The Ancient Coin released?
- The Ancient Coin was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.