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It Was Not Useless (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1957, It Was Not Useless is a drama film directed by Nikola Tanhofer, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Boris Buzančić plays an idealistic young doctor who is assigned a nearly deserted village. The backwards residents at first resent Buzančić's new-fangled methods. Gradually, he proves his worth and wins their confidence. The clincher comes when Buzančić rids the community of a despotic villain.

Who’s in it. It Was Not Useless stars Boris Buzančić as Jure, Mira Nikolić as Bojka, Zlata Perlić as Vera and Mia Oremović as Mrs. Vidas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, It Was Not Useless has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Was Not Useless page.

If you liked it. Fans of It Was Not Useless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch It Was Not Useless (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Was Not Useless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is It Was Not Useless worth watching?
It Was Not Useless holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in It Was Not Useless?
It Was Not Useless stars Boris Buzančić, Mira Nikolić, Zlata Perlić, Mia Oremović and Vjera Simić.
When was It Was Not Useless released?
It Was Not Useless was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.