Verses (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1972, Verses is a drama and war film directed by Margarit Nikolov, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. April 1945. The Russian sniper Kolya joins the Bulgarian military contingent stationed in a Hungarian village. Kolya meets a Hungarian boy Yanush, with whom he shares his love of poetry. A German sniper is hiding in the woods and every day the death toll of the war grows higher. One day Yanush is killed by the German. Kolya seeks revenge.
Who’s in it. Verses stars Nikolay Burlyaev as Kolya, Todor Shtonov, Federiko Sachariev as Yanush and Dimo Dzhikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Verses sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Verses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Verses (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Verses worth watching?
- Verses holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Verses?
- Verses stars Nikolay Burlyaev, Todor Shtonov, Federiko Sachariev, Dimo Dzhikov and Vladimir Rusinov.
- When was Verses released?
- Verses was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.