Alarm (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Alarm is a drama film directed by Zahari Zhandov, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The action takes place in the last years of the Second World War, immediately before the socialist revolution in Bulgaria. It centers on the life of the middle-class family of Lazarov, which is torn by the sharp political contradictions taking place against the background of the popular struggle against fascism. The father Vitan goes through terrible mental traumas, which are the price, he has to pay for his illusions that in such clashes one can remain neutral and free from politics. The partisans execute the son Boris - a fascist officer, a sadist and a murderer. The daughter Lily is forced to search for her place in the conflict between the representatives of two hostile worlds - that of fascist brother and her husband - a communist and a revolutionary.
Who’s in it. Alarm stars Nadya Stanislavova as Rayna Lazarova, Gancho Ganchev as Boris Lazarov, Dimitar Gachev as Sava Velichkov and Karolina Gancheva as Lili Velichkova, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alarm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alarm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alarm (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alarm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Alarm?
- Alarm stars Nadya Stanislavova, Gancho Ganchev, Dimitar Gachev, Karolina Gancheva and Georgi Banchev.
- When was Alarm released?
- Alarm was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.