The Colonel's Wife (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, The Colonel's Wife is a drama, war and history film directed by Đorđe Kadijević, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Set just before the end of WWI on the abandoned farm in Vojvodina, the story follows the wife of an Austo-Hungarian colonel of a battered battalion who pays him a visit, only to experience the true Empire's decline through the meeting with disillusioned army.
Who’s in it. The Colonel's Wife stars Ljerka Draženović as Pukovnikovica Eva fon Gros, Slobodan 'Cica' Perović as Pukovnik Oto fon Gros & Mutavi seljak, Dušan Janićijević as Kaplar I and Slobodan Aligrudić as Kaplar II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Colonel's Wife 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 Colonel's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Colonel's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Colonel's Wife (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Colonel's Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Colonel's Wife worth watching?
- The Colonel's Wife holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Colonel's Wife?
- The Colonel's Wife stars Ljerka Draženović, Slobodan 'Cica' Perović, Dušan Janićijević, Slobodan Aligrudić and Janez Vrhovec.
- When was The Colonel's Wife released?
- The Colonel's Wife was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.