On the Road to Katanga (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1987, On the Road to Katanga is a drama film directed by Živojin Pavlović, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Obsessed by the dreams of a comfortable life, son of a coal miner comes back to his native country with plans to sell his father's house in order to travel to the African diamond mine in Katanga. Re-visiting of his hometown brings back his childhood trauma, and the nightmare of the old and new love, the events in and around the mine, all put his obsession with Katanga on test.
Who’s in it. On the Road to Katanga stars Svetozar Cvetković as Pavle Bezuha, Mirjana Karanović as Pevačica Žana, Radoš Bajić as Jova and Ljiljana Lašić as Marija, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, On the Road to Katanga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Road to Katanga page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Road to Katanga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Road to Katanga (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On the Road to Katanga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On the Road to Katanga worth watching?
- On the Road to Katanga holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Road to Katanga?
- On the Road to Katanga stars Svetozar Cvetković, Mirjana Karanović, Radoš Bajić, Ljiljana Lašić and Tone Solar.
- When was On the Road to Katanga released?
- On the Road to Katanga was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.