Plastic Jesus (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Plastic Jesus is a drama film directed by Lazar Stojanović, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom is a young guy from Zagreb, completely without money, trying to make films in Belgrade. He somehow manages to survive with a help of women. He doesn't believe in anybody, respects no one and is in constant conflict with the ruling system and order. After being left by a silly American girl, Tom binds with a woman whose husband is abroad. When she kicks him out, he moves in with her husband's sister, who later kills him in the attack of jealousy. All this is shown in the context of major historical events prior to 1968. with lots of archive footage of world leaders.
Who’s in it. Plastic Jesus stars Tomislav Gotovac as Tom, Vukica Đilas, Svetlana Gligorijević and Ljubiša Ristić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Plastic Jesus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plastic Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plastic Jesus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plastic Jesus (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plastic Jesus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Plastic Jesus worth watching?
- Plastic Jesus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plastic Jesus?
- Plastic Jesus stars Tomislav Gotovac, Vukica Đilas, Svetlana Gligorijević, Ljubiša Ristić and Milorad 'Mida' Stevanović.
- When was Plastic Jesus released?
- Plastic Jesus was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.