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The Salonika Rattles

1986Movie2 h 45 min

Comedy
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A moving, nostalgic comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The action takes place in Thessaloniki, where Cande, the son of the Prilep pilgrim, deceives his father and takes 3000 altans for trade, but spends them on his mistress Fatime. The plot begins when his father, Aji Jankula, comes with his servant Sekula to look for Cande and teams up with Itar Pejo, a servant of Yashar Bey, who also longs for Fatime.

Feels like

  • Historical Comedy
  • Family Intrigue
  • Thessaloniki Setting
  • Social Satire
  • Class Conflict
  • Romantic Elements
  • Character-Driven
  • Cultural Exploration

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Nikola 'Kole' Angelovski
Written by
Mile Poposki
Music by
Ljubomir Brangjolica

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 13, 1986 · 2 h 45 min · Comedy

Released
July 13, 1986
Runtime
2 h 45 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Macedonian
Made in
Serbia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Salonika Rattles worth watching?"

Questions about The Salonika Rattles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Salonika Rattles worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.5).

Is The Salonika Rattles okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Salonika Rattles make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Salonika Rattles good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Salonika Rattles in English?

Macedonian

No, it was made in Macedonian.