Captain Petko Voivoda is a Bulgarian 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 Petko Kiryakov. 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.
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- Ended
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- Студио Бояна
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Plamen Donchev as Malak Petko
Vassil Mihajlov as Petko Kiryakov
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Nedelcho Chernev · Creator
Nikolai Haitov · Creator
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