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Cognac

Original title: Tajna manastirske rakije
  • 1988
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Cognac (1988)
Comedy

A wealthy American on the quest for a perfect brandy runs afoul of petty criminal monks and falls in love with an impostor.A wealthy American on the quest for a perfect brandy runs afoul of petty criminal monks and falls in love with an impostor.A wealthy American on the quest for a perfect brandy runs afoul of petty criminal monks and falls in love with an impostor.

  • Director
    • Slobodan Sijan
  • Writers
    • Ric Hardman
    • Christopher Longshadow
  • Stars
    • Rick Rossovich
    • Catherine Hicks
    • Gary Kroeger
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    357
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Slobodan Sijan
    • Writers
      • Ric Hardman
      • Christopher Longshadow
    • Stars
      • Rick Rossovich
      • Catherine Hicks
      • Gary Kroeger
    • 2User reviews
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    Rick Rossovich
    Rick Rossovich
    • Bogoljub…
    Catherine Hicks
    Catherine Hicks
    • Ela Frejzer
    Gary Kroeger
    Gary Kroeger
    • Carls Lorens
    Dara Calenic
    • Zorka Bogdanovic
    Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic
    Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic
    • Abdula Veliki
    Nikola Simic
    Nikola Simic
    • Brat Gabrijel
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Pukovnik Frejzer
    Brad Dexter
    Brad Dexter
    • Veljko Pantovic
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • Ambasador Morli
    Michael Gable
    • Rodzer
    • (as Mike Gable)
    Tasko Nacic
    • Bure (Lazni kaludjer)
    Zvonko Lepetic
    • Mornar (Lazni kaludjer)
    Miodrag Andric
    • Dzeparos (Lazni kaludjer)
    Boro Stjepanovic
    • Celavi (Lazni kaludjer)
    Ratko Tankosic
    • Karate (Lazni kaludjer)
    Dobrica Jovanovic
    • Ciga (Lazni kaludjer)
    Bogdan Diklic
    Bogdan Diklic
    • Branko (Milicajac kaludjer)
    Minja Vojvodic
    • Milicioner (I) (Milicajac kaludjer)
    • Director
      • Slobodan Sijan
    • Writers
      • Ric Hardman
      • Christopher Longshadow
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    9shaptach

    Problem with translation

    Thing is, problem does not lie in the movie, but in translation. In all Serbian (Yugoslavian) movies core of the dialogue lies in phrases, common to the region, which can be successfully translated only to some extent. Example, if you tried to translate some stand-up comedy to ANY language, nobody would understand it. The same is with movies.

    Next thing is the social factor, westerners simply can not understand comedy that is set in days of communism. The whole setting is hilarious only to the people who, unfortunately, lived it.

    If you watch movie carefully and read title, you will see that people are talking much more than it is actually translated. That is the part where you "lose" the movie. Subtitles are no substitution for living tongue.
    10ncosovic

    Great Yugoslavian movie

    This is one of the best Yugoslavian movies of all times. Slobodan Sijan is unorthodox director and has created a true masterpiece.

    This movie is special because all of the major Yugoslavian movie stars of the era were in it. Maybe this movie is strange to English spoken people in terms of translation but since the movie is almost fully in English and the gags are more comedy mime so there is no big obstacle.

    Also, as a member of ex Yugoslavian people I must say that the English actors in the movie took time to learn Serbian language. That is highly commendable, so the people that are watching can learn few of the phrases like good day, or hello, or I need phone. :)

    Ouh, and you will learn something about Belgrade, Montenegro, Podgorica and the people that live here.

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      Final film role for Brad Dexter, who portrayed Veljko Pantovich.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Catherine Hicks/Pat Hazell/Catherine Grant (1989)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1988 (Yugoslavia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Yugoslavia
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • Serbo-Croatian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Secret Ingredient
    • Filming locations
      • Island of Mljet, Croatia
    • Production companies
      • Avala Film
      • Calafia Film
      • Hemdale
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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