The World Champions

Overview

A story about four pioneers who fathered the “Yugoslav school of basketball” and whose merit is the development of this sport in Europe. They are Nebojša Popović, Borisav Stanković, Radomir Šaper and Aleksandar Nikolić. The central event is the crucial game at World Cup 1970 between Yugoslavia and the United States. From the point of view of the main character, Nebojša Popović, we follow the growth and life path of enthusiasts, whose professional work, ideas, and efforts made their major dream come true, the first gold medal for Yugoslavia in world championships.

Cast

Strahinja Blažić

Nebojša Popović

Žarko Radić

Stari Nebojša Popović

Leon Lučev

Dane Štukalo

Rade Šerbedžija

Stari Dane Štukalo

N/A

Nevena Ristić

Nevena Vujošević

Aleksandar Radojičić

Bora Stanković

Miloš Biković

Radomir Šaper

Radivoje Bukvić

Snimatelj Velja

Dragan Mićanović

Nenad Košutić

Marko Janketić

Aleksandar Nikolić

N/A

Stefan Radonjić

Boris

Iva Babić

Maja Bedeković