The Cordon (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2002, The Cordon is a drama film directed by Goran Marković, running about 70 minutes. “The Cordon” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yugoslavian filmmaker Goran Markovic directs the psychological drama The Cordon. Set in Belgrade over Easter weekend in 1997, the film involves a group of policemen who respond to the city's political turmoil. Due to the overthrow of Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic, violence and protests have erupted all over the city. Patrolling the streets in a bus driven by Uros (Ratko Tankosic), the unit consists of Crni (Dragan Petrovic), Dule (Nikola Duricko), Kole (Nebojsa Milovanovic), and Seljak (Nenad Jezdic). They are led by commanding officer Dragon (Marko Nikolic), who isn't entirely sure what to do himself. Throughout their weekend-long shift, each man battles with his own personal problems as the political tension escalates. The Cordon won the top prize at the 2003 Montreal World Film Festival.
Who’s in it. The Cordon stars Milutin Milošević as Aca, Marko Nikolić as Zmaj, Dragan Petrović 'Pele' as Crni and Nenad Jezdić as Seljak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Cordon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cordon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cordon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cordon (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cordon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cordon worth watching?
- The Cordon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cordon?
- The Cordon stars Milutin Milošević, Marko Nikolić, Dragan Petrović 'Pele', Nenad Jezdić and Nikola Đuričko.
- When was The Cordon released?
- The Cordon was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.