Torrid Noon (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1965, Torrid Noon is a drama film directed by Zako Heskiya , running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy (I. Spassov) gets his hand caught in a bridge beam on a hot summer day in this straightforward drama. As the water level rises in the river, people band together to try and save the boy before he drowns. He is comforted by his mother (G. Vachtov) and an army general (P. Slobokov), and the latter calls out the troops to save the lad from liquidation. This feature was the official Bulgarian entry at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival and is devoid of the usual 1960s propaganda associated with countries from the Eastern block of Europe.
Who’s in it. Torrid Noon stars Plamen Nakov as Aleko, Petar Slabakov as Generalat, Grigor Vachkov as Selyanin and Rousy Chanev as Voynik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Torrid Noon 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 Torrid Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torrid Noon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torrid Noon (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Torrid Noon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Torrid Noon worth watching?
- Torrid Noon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torrid Noon?
- Torrid Noon stars Plamen Nakov, Petar Slabakov, Grigor Vachkov, Rousy Chanev and Gerasim Mladenov.
- When was Torrid Noon released?
- Torrid Noon was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.