Boom Town (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1961, Boom Town is a drama film directed by Veljko Bulajić, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Farmers and their families, engineers, technicians, criminals and prostitutes were acquired on the construction of industrial facilities in Zenica. Siba tries to help them, working with dedication and love that goes beyond his duty. It is difficult to satisfy everyone and achieve more in this scorching city and Siba makes mistakes, carried by desire to achieve the impossible. With great effort, the builders manage to overcome the maelstrom after the dam burst, and while the first iron runs from the new furnace, Siba, dismissed because of errors committed, leaves a boom town of Zenica.
Who’s in it. Boom Town stars Ilija Dzhuvalekovski as Šiba, Velimir Živojinović as Monter Luka, Dragomir Felba as Šarac and Janez Vrhovec as Inženjer Plavšić, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Boom Town 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 Boom Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boom Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boom Town (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boom Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boom Town worth watching?
- Boom Town holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boom Town?
- Boom Town stars Ilija Dzhuvalekovski, Velimir Živojinović, Dragomir Felba, Janez Vrhovec and Miloš Kandić.