The Eighth (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Eighth is an action and drama film directed by Zako Heskiya , running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War II, a plane transfers Bulgarian antifascists from the USSR to Bulgaria. They jump with parachutes. The eighth paratrooper heads a guerilla group. In the group, there are doubts about the existence of a traitor. Initially, an innocent person is accused, but later the real traitor is caught and killed. Still, the most dangerous enemies of the guerillas are the colonel and the troops stationed in the nearby village. The battle between them and the guerillas is won by the latter who continue to fight for their cause.
Who’s in it. The Eighth stars Georgi Georgiev-Getz as Osmiyat, Nikola Anastasov as Chaplin, Meglena Karalambova as Vena and Stoycho Mazgalov as Stamen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Eighth 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 The Eighth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eighth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eighth (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eighth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eighth worth watching?
- The Eighth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eighth?
- The Eighth stars Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Nikola Anastasov, Meglena Karalambova, Stoycho Mazgalov and Anton Gorchev.
- When was The Eighth released?
- The Eighth was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.