A Bloody Tale (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1969, A Bloody Tale is a war film directed by Branimir Tori Janković, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Memory of the victims of the Kragujevac massacre is described through the events that are related to a group of boys, shoe shiners. At that time, thousands of workers refused to work for the invaders, and the whole city was exposed to harsh repression and persecution of innocent citizens and the abolition of the regular rations of food.
Who’s in it. A Bloody Tale stars Mira Stupica as Piljakova majka, Milosav 'Mija' Aleksić as Kum, Velimir Živojinović as Marisav Petrović and Franek Trefalt as Nemački major, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Bloody Tale 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 A Bloody Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bloody Tale tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bloody Tale (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Bloody Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Bloody Tale worth watching?
- A Bloody Tale holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bloody Tale?
- A Bloody Tale stars Mira Stupica, Milosav 'Mija' Aleksić, Velimir Živojinović, Franek Trefalt and Ljubiša Jovanović.
- When was A Bloody Tale released?
- A Bloody Tale was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.