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Death of a Schoolboy

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Film premiere
A dramatic account of the short life of Bosnian anarchist Gavrilo Princip who at the age of 17, incensed by the occupation of his homeland by the Austro/Hungarian Empire, opened fire on Archduke Ferdinand, precipitating the Great War. Having learnt of the plans for a parade in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, a national holiday, the strong-willed Princip decides he must take action and sets out for the capital.
(1990, PG)

See Films: pages 56-61 ***

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Contributors

Director:
Peter Patzak
Gavrilo:
Reuben Pillsbury
Trifco:
Christopher Chapun
Cabri:
Robert Munic
Sophia:
Sinolicka Trpkova
School director:
Hans Michael Rehberg
Dr Levin:
Philippe Leotard
Milan:
Alexis Arquette
Source: Radio Times

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