The City (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, The City is a drama film directed by Živojin Pavlović, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories (Love, Heart, The Hoop) set in the urban, alienated world of a big city. It tells how thin is the line between melancholy and depression. This is the only officially banned movie in history of Yugoslavia.
Who’s in it. The City stars Branka Jovanović as Ona (segment "Ljubav"), Mihajlo Kostić 'Pljaka' as On (segment "Ljubav"), Ljiljana Šljapić as Marija (segment "Ljubav") and Miloš Žutić as Zeleni (segment "Srce"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The City 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 City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City worth watching?
- The City holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City?
- The City stars Branka Jovanović, Mihajlo Kostić 'Pljaka', Ljiljana Šljapić, Miloš Žutić and Slavko Simić.
- When was The City released?
- The City was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.