Silent Gunpowder (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1990, Silent Gunpowder is a drama and war film directed by Bahrudin 'Bato' Čengić, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Silent Gunpowder (Serbo-Croatian: Gluvi barut) is a Yugoslavian war film Based on a novel by Branko Ćopić and set during World War II, the film tells the story of a Serbian village in the mountains of Bosnia and its villagers who found themselves divided along two opposing ideological lines, represented by the Chetniks and the Partisans. These two opposing sides are personified in the Partisan commander Španac and a former Royal Army officer Radekić. Španac sees Radekić as the cause of villagers' resistance to the new, Communist, ideology and so the main plot axis is the conflict between them. At the 1990 Pula Film Festival, the film won the Big Golden Arena for Best Film, as well as the awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Branislav Lečić), Best Film Score (Goran Bregović). The film was also shown at the 1991 Moscow International Film Festival, where both Branislav Lečić and Mustafa Nadarević won the Silver St. George Award for their performances.
Who’s in it. Silent Gunpowder stars Mustafa Nadarević as Španac, Branislav Lečić as Miloš Radekić, Fabijan Šovagović as Pop Novak and Mira Furlan as Janja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Silent Gunpowder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Gunpowder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Gunpowder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Gunpowder (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent Gunpowder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent Gunpowder worth watching?
- Silent Gunpowder holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Gunpowder?
- Silent Gunpowder stars Mustafa Nadarević, Branislav Lečić, Fabijan Šovagović, Mira Furlan and Boro Stjepanović.
- When was Silent Gunpowder released?
- Silent Gunpowder was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.