Ivaylo (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, Ivaylo is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Nikola Valchev, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Bulgaria. 13th century. The people, driven to utter despair, rise in arms. They elect Ivaylo - a poor peasant but gifted military commander - as their leader. Ivaylo's army overruns the Tatar invaders and the royal troops. In a decisive battle with the royal army, Ivaylo defeats and slays King Konstantin Asen. To prevent a betrayal on the feudal nobles, who intend to open the gates of the royal capital to Byzantine army, Ivaylo sacrifices his personal happiness, abandons his sweetheart and agrees to marry the widowed queen.
Who’s in it. Ivaylo stars Bogomil Simeonov as Ivaylo, Ginka Stancheva as Kalina, Tzvyatko Nikolov as Momchil and Ivan Bratanov as Pop Manol, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ivaylo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ivaylo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ivaylo (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ivaylo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ivaylo?
- Ivaylo stars Bogomil Simeonov, Ginka Stancheva, Tzvyatko Nikolov, Ivan Bratanov and Trifon Dzhonev.
- When was Ivaylo released?
- Ivaylo was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.