Cast: Zinoviy Gerdt

Direction Yolande Zauberman

Cast Sasha Yakovlev · Roma Alexandrovitch · Vladimir Mashkov · Mariya Lipkina

Synopsis Me Ivan, You Abraham (Ivan and Abraham) (1993) is set in the 1930s in Poland, where a unique tradition allowed Christian boys to reside with Jewish families to acquire skills from Jewish artisans. Ivan, a young Christian boy, is sent...

Direction Jiří Menzel

Cast Gennadi Nazarov · Zoya Buryak · Vladimir Ilyin · Valeri Zolotukhin

Synopsis Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin (1994) unfolds in a quaint Ukrainian village amidst the turmoil of the 1941 war with Germany. The story revolves around Private Chonkin, a man of limited intellect, who is tasked with guarding...

Direction Vladimir Latyshev

Cast Mikhail Danilov · Zinoviy Gerdt · Anatoli Ravikovich · Igor Dmitriyev

Synopsis The Fairytale Journey of Mr. Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit (TV) (1985) is a 1985 Soviet television adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel "The Hobbit," directed by Vladimir Latyshev. This children's film features Zinovy Gerdt as "the professor," a...

Direction Vladimir Bortko

Cast Aleksandr Vasilyev · Sos Sargsyan · Yan Khviler · Yelena Solovey

Synopsis No Family (1984) unfolds in the 19th century, chronicling the tale of a young orphan and a wandering trainer whose lives intersect, leading them on a remarkable adventure. The trainer's influence significantly shapes the boy's character, providing him with invaluable...

Direction Pyotr Todorovskiy

Cast Elena Yakovleva · Vsevolod Shilovsky · Zinoviy Gerdt · Lyubov Polishchuk

Synopsis Intergirl (1989) follows the journey of Tatyana, a stunning Soviet nurse who finds herself dissatisfied with her low wages at the hospital. Seeking financial stability, she ventures into prostitution, catering to foreign tourists. Her newfound profession brings in substantial earnings...

Direction Vladimir Alenikov

Cast Armen Dzhigarkhanyan · Zinoviy Gerdt · Raisa Nedashkovskaya · Irina Rozanova

Synopsis The Drayman and the King (1989) unfolds in the vibrant, bustling Moldavanka district of pre-revolutionary Odessa, a place teeming with the vibrant energy of southern life. The narrative revolves around the colorful and resilient inhabitants of this legendary region, particularly...

Direction Grigori Roshal

Cast Igor Kvasha · Andrey Mironov · Rufina Nifontova · Anatoliy Solovyov

Direction Dinara Asanova

Cast Yelena Proklova · Aleksei Petrenko · Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina · Lyubov Malinovskaya

Synopsis The Key That Should Not Be Handed On (1977) follows the story of Kirill Sergeyevich, a retired Army officer who takes on the role of a new school Headmaster. Initially, he struggles with the disorderly and chaotic environment of the...

Direction Mikhail Shvejtser

Cast Sergei Yursky · Leonid Kuravlyov · Zinoviy Gerdt · Evgeni Evstigneev

Synopsis The Golden Calf (1968) follows the escapades of a cunning trickster, Ostap Bender, who, having narrowly escaped a murder plot orchestrated by Kisa Vorobyaninov in the previous film, now sets his sights on a new target. Bender devises an elaborate...

Direction Pyotr Todorovskiy

Cast Nikolay Burlyaev · Natalya Andreychenko · Inna Churikova · Yekaterina Yudina

Synopsis War-Time Romance (1983) is a poignant melodrama that centers around a chance encounter between a former front-line officer, now contentedly married, and a woman who sells goods on the street. Their meeting stirs up long-buried emotions of appreciation and affection...

Direction Dinara Asanova

Cast Olga Mashnaya · Andrei Zykov · Valeri Priyomykhov · Yekaterina Vasilyeva

Synopsis Teenagers (1984) follows the story of a once-renowned athlete who now oversees a specialized camp aimed at rehabilitating young offenders. The film delves into the challenges and triumphs of transforming troubled youth through rigorous training and mentorship.

Direction Rolan Bykov

Cast Oleg Anofriev · Rolan Bykov · Georgiy Vitsin · Zinoviy Gerdt

Direction Rolan Bykov

Cast Semyon Morozov · Vladimir Ivashov · Valentin Burov · Tatyana Nadezhdina

Direction Larisa Shepitko

Cast Lev Kruglyy · Georgiy Vitsin · Anatoli Papanov · Viktor Bajkov

Direction Leonid Kvinikhidze

Cast Natalya Andreychenko · Albert Filozov · Lembit Ulfsak · Oleg Tabakov

Synopsis Mary Poppins, Goodbye (1984) follows the tale of a family who brings in a new nanny with an enchanting twist. The caretaker appears to have extraordinary abilities, making the children's lives more exciting and full of wonder.

Direction Vasili Shukshin

Cast Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina · Vasili Shukshin · Vsevolod Sanayev · Georgiy Burkov

Synopsis Pechki-lavochki (1972) follows the journey of a hardworking couple from a Siberian farm who embark on their inaugural vacation, heading south. Along their adventure, they encounter a variety of intriguing individuals, including a charismatic trickster and a knowledgeable professor of...

Direction Stanislav Govorukhin

Cast Vlasimir Vysotskiy · Sergei Yursky · Vladimir Konkin · Aleksandr Belyavsky

Synopsis Can't Change the Meeting Place (TV Miniseries) (1979) follows the journey of Volodya Sharapov, a young officer who returns to Moscow after World War II to join the MUR, or Moskovskiy Ugolovny Rozysk (Moscow Criminal Police). There, he crosses paths...

Direction Aleksandr Mitta

Cast Anthony Andrews · Vladimir Ilyin · Yelena Majorova · Irina Mikhalyova

Synopsis Lost in Siberia (1991) unfolds as a gripping political thriller set in the aftermath of World War II within the oppressive landscape of Stalin's Soviet Union. The narrative follows British archaeologist Andrei Miller, who is conducting his research in Iran....

Direction Dinara Asanova

Cast Valeri Priyomykhov · Yelena Solovey · Mitya Savelyev · Yekaterina Vasilyeva

Synopsis The Wife Has Left (1980) follows a man who believed his family life was perfect, with steady income, a cozy home, and an ideal spouse and child. However, his world is abruptly upended when his wife disappears. As he grapples...

Direction Leonid Kvinikhidze

Cast Lyudmila Gurchenko · Yekaterina Vasilyeva · Alisa Freyndlikh · Mikhail Kozakov

Synopsis A Golden-coloured Straw Hat (TV Miniseries) (1974) follows the story of Leonidas Fadinar, a charismatic womanizer and playboy who finds himself at a crossroads. Tired of his carefree bachelor lifestyle, Leonidas sets his sights on settling down and decides to...