Velko — Five Branded Women Character Profile

About Velko

Leader of the Partisan unit that takes in the women. He enforces a strict no-romance policy among his fighters. He develops a bond with Jovanka, orders her to retreat for safety, and ultimately sacrifices himself by staying behind with a machine gun to delay pursuing German forces.

Character Facts

Played by

Van Heflin

Appears in

Five Branded Women (1960)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Velko — Romantic Love Interest — Jovanka (Silvana Mangano)

  Develops a deep romantic bond through shared combat and sacrifice.

• Velko — Professional Ally — Ljuba (Jeanne Moreau)

  Professional allies operating within the same resistance unit.

• Velko — Professional Ally — Daniza (Vera Miles)

  Soldier and commander within the Partisan ranks.

• Velko — Professional Ally — Mira (Carla Gravina)

  Combatant following the unit leader's strategic orders.

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• Mira (Carla Gravina)
• Mirko (Romolo Valli)
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