''Captain Petko Voivode'' () is a
Bulgaria
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n TV historical drama series released by the
Bulgarian National Television in 1981, directed by Nedelcho Chernev, starring
Vasil Mihaylov in the title role. The screenplay, written by
Nikolay Haytov, is based on his namesake work from 1974 representing the biography of the Bulgarian
haidouk and
revolutionary
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Definition
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Petko Kiryakov (1844–1900).
At the beginning of each episode, the writer himself makes an introduction to the historical facts about the life and deeds of Petko.
The 12 episodes are divided into three parts named: ''
Haidouk'', ''
Komitadji'' and ''Peaceful Life''.
The production was intended for the celebrations of the 1300 anniversary of the Bulgarian state. The series obtain wide popularity. It turned Vasil Mihaylov into one of the superstars of the Bulgarian cinema and theatre of that time.
Episodes
Part one ''Haidouk''
# ''The Revenge''
# ''The Trap''
# ''The Escape''
Part two ''Komitadji''
# ''Haidouk Tax''
# ''Russia Arrived''
# ''The Engagement''
# ''Topographers''
Part three ''Peaceful Life''
# ''Return''
# ''Meetings''
# ''Iç Kale''
# ''The Sworn Brother''
# ''Petko le, kapitanine...''
Cast
*
Vasil Mihaylov as
Petko Kiryakov (Captain Petko Voivode)
*Plamen Donchev as Little Petko (Petko Kiryakov's sworn brother)
*
Stoyan Gadev as Stoil
*
Prodan Nonchev as Vangelcho
*Nikola Chipryanov
*Dimitar Yordanov
*Vasil Banov
*
Naum Shopov
*
Dzhoko Rosich
*Stefan Iliev
References
External links
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''Captain Petko Voivode''at the
Bulgarian National Television {{in lang, bg
1980s Bulgarian television series
Bulgarian drama television series
Historical television series
1981 Bulgarian television series debuts
Cultural depictions of military officers
Cultural depictions of politicians
Cultural depictions of Bulgarian people
Bulgarian National Television original programming