The Man to Kill (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, The Man to Kill is a fantasy, drama, horror and history film directed by Veljko Bulajić, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After the murder of the Russian Emperor Peter III, who was succeeded by Empress Catherine, Satan decides that the balance between good and evil on Earth has been destabilized. In order to set things right, he sends his representative to Earth - the teacher Farfa, who bears an unusual resemblance to Peter III. His mission is to seize power from the old Duke of Montenegro, and then to take back the Russian throne as Peter III. The people of Montenegro accept Farfa as their new leader, and he proclaims himself the new Emperor, Scepan Mali, successfully resisting an invasion by the Turks. Farfa is touched by the Montenegrins' kindness and courage, falls in love with the beautiful Elfa, and fails to follow Satan's plan. Not one to be crossed, Satan sets out to kill him.
Who’s in it. The Man to Kill stars Zvonimir Črnko as Farfa, Vladimir Popović as Kapetan Tanović, Charles Millot as Agent prvog reda and Ranko Kovačević as Đakon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Man to Kill 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 Man to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man to Kill tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man to Kill (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man to Kill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man to Kill worth watching?
- The Man to Kill holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man to Kill?
- The Man to Kill stars Zvonimir Črnko, Vladimir Popović, Charles Millot, Ranko Kovačević and Tanja Bošković.
- When was The Man to Kill released?
- The Man to Kill was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.