Advantage_
The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong character known as the king of the pickpockets. His keen sense of personal freedom comes up against the universally accepted norms of behavior. The Cock likes a game, adventure and danger, while socialist society needs obedience. The Cock makes a stand against this order; he does not want to play his games according to rules. He is telling his story of two decades: his imprisonment and his love affairs.
Starring
Rousy Chanev, Plamen Donchev, Maria Statulova
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Advantage was released 49 years ago in 1977.
Overview
The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong charact...
Advantage is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 13m.
CAST (20)
Rousy Chanev
Petela
PD
Plamen Donchev
Gerchev
Maria Statulova
Rumiana
Plamena Getova
Gela
RV
Radosveta Vassileva
Teacher
DG
Dimitr Ganev
Lyubo
VG
Veljo Goranov
Palikamara
Diana Chelebieva
Keranka
SP
Stefan Popov
Zordan
Mariana Krumova
the flag thief
Valcho Kamarashev
Rumiana's husband
EK
Evtim Kirilov
Dryanski
KM
Kliment Mihaylov
sluzhitel ot grazhdanckoto otdelenie
Iskra Yossiffova
intern
KH
Krikor Hugasjan
Rumiana's uncle
VP
Vidyo Penev
nachalnikat na zatvora
PS
Plamen Somov
Nasko
KK
Kroum Kroumov
pickpocket
GT
Georgi Todorov
intern - model
GN
Georgi Nikolov
intern
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
133 min (2h 13m)
Country
BG
Rating
7.0/10 (4 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Advantage about?
The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong character known as the king of the pickpockets. His keen sense of personal freedom comes up against the universally accepted norms of behavior. The Cock likes a game, adventure and danger, while socialist society needs obedience. The Cock makes a stand against this order; he does not want to play his games according to rules. He is telling his story of two decades: his imprisonment and his love affairs.
How long is Advantage?
Advantage has a runtime of 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Who stars in Advantage?
The cast of Advantage includes Rousy Chanev, Plamen Donchev, Maria Statulova, Plamena Getova, Radosveta Vassileva.
What is the rating of Advantage?
Advantage has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
