The Switchman
1984, Serbo-Croatian. Directed by Muhamed Mehmedović.
A story about a train switchman, his cat Velja and friends at work. Once tidy and upright after the death of his wife, he became unfit even at his job, which he did diligently. Soft-hearted, sociable, he began to associate with a glass and a bottle.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Serbo-Croatian
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- Released
- 24 September 1984
- Original title
- Skretničar
- Country
- Yugoslavia
- Written by
- Vojo Babić
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How long is The Switchman?
The Switchman runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Which OTT platform is The Switchman on?
The Switchman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 1984. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Switchman?
If you liked The Switchman, try Hello, A Bramble House Christmas, My Dinner with Hervé.
Who directed The Switchman?
The Switchman (1984) was directed by Muhamed Mehmedović and stars Pero Kvrgič, Zaim Muzaferija, Antun Kujavec.