Adam's Rib (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, Adam's Rib is a drama film directed by Anton Marinovich, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The young Bulgarian Muslim woman Zyulker wants to study and become a teacher. Her father decides to arrange a marriage to her. After the wedding, she runs away and goes to the town. There she starts work in a hostel. Her husband takes her back. He beats and humiliates her. She gives birth to her child prematurely, takes the baby and goes to the school for Muslim in the town. She has to surmount many difficulties. The young woman meets her first teacher Stefanov. The two fall in love. With his help, Zyulker finishes her study successfully and makes up her mind to return to her native village as a teacher. Stefanov follows her and proposes to her. The two embrace.
Who’s in it. Adam's Rib stars Emilia Radeva as Zyulker, Georgi Popov as Adem, Lubomir Kabakchiyev as Stefanov and Nikola Popov, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adam's Rib page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam's Rib tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam's Rib (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adam's Rib change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Adam's Rib?
- Adam's Rib stars Emilia Radeva, Georgi Popov, Lubomir Kabakchiyev, Nikola Popov and Ginka Stancheva.
- When was Adam's Rib released?
- Adam's Rib was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.