Kaloyan (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, Kaloyan is a history film directed by Yuriy Arnaudov, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. 1197. King Kaloyan ascends the throne in hard times for Bulgaria. The country is still recovering from a century of Byzantine subjugation. He is forced to carry out a very flexible foreign policy in order to strength his positions. Pope Innocent III recognizes him as Emperor (Tsar), but a little later the fourth Crusade crosses the country under Emperor Baldwin. A new conflict is coming. Tsar Kaloyan wages the decisive battle at Adrianople and wins.
Who’s in it. Kaloyan stars Vasil Stoychev as Tsar Kaloyan, Bogomil Simeonov as Milat, Spas Dzhonev as Boril and Tzvetana Maneva as Denitza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Kaloyan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaloyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaloyan tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaloyan (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kaloyan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kaloyan worth watching?
- Kaloyan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kaloyan?
- Kaloyan stars Vasil Stoychev, Bogomil Simeonov, Spas Dzhonev, Tzvetana Maneva and Andrey Mihaylov.
- When was Kaloyan released?
- Kaloyan was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.