Leonid Bykov
Biography: Leonid Fedorovich Bykov (Russian: Леонид Фёдорович Быков, Ukrainian: Леонід Федорович Биков; 11 December 1928, in Znamenka village, Artemivsk Okruha of Ukrainian SSR – 11 April 1979, in Kyiv Oblast of Ukraine, USSR) was a Ukrainian actor, film director, and script writer. He received the "Honored Artist of the RSFSR" title in 1965 and the "People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR" title in 1974. Bykov contributed to several Soviet World War II films that portrayed a stereotypical Soviet Ukrainian. Bykov died in a traffic accident in 1979 on the highway from Minsk to Kyiv.[2] In 1994, the International Astronomical Union named a minor planet after him, (4682) Bykov.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 12, 1928
Deathday: April 11, 1979
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Как веревочка ни вьётся
1961-07-19
Как веревочка ни вьётся
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1961-07-19
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Only Old Men Are Going to Battle
1973-10-14
Only Old Men Are Going to Battle
Overview: Alexey Titarenko is very talented pilot and brave leader of "Singing group". He also must look after some new cadets and fight together with them against German Luftwaffe planes. Close to Alexey always are his friends, they are all from different parts of the country, but they all became real brothers.
Genres: War Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1973-10-14
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The Scouts
1968-10-26
The Scouts
Overview: The Great Patriotic War. 1945 year. There are fights for the city on the Danube. The river is mined by the Germans, and this fetters the action of our troops. In addition, a city with a million people was left without food. And downstream are Soviet food barges. The command instructs the reconnaissance group a difficult and dangerous operation — to obtain from the enemy a map of the mined sections of the river, which requires penetrating into the city captured by the Germans.
Genres: War Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1968-10-26
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Tiger Girl
1954-06-06
Tiger Girl
Overview: The story is about heiress of the circus family who organizes show "Let's get married" right in the cage for the tigers.
Genres: Romance Comedy Action
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1954-06-06
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One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...
1976-06-06
One-Two, Soldiers Were Going...
Overview: The families of 18 soldiers who heroically died in 1944 are meeting at the place of the squad last battle.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1976-06-06
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Four Winds of Heaven
1962-06-01
Four Winds of Heaven
Overview: A young girl Svetlana just arrived to the small town when a war begun. Her fiancé Igor did not meet Svetlana so she stayed alone to wait for him.
Genres: Drama War Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1962-06-01
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May Stars
1959-05-05
May Stars
Overview: May 1945. On the outskirts of Prague, ordinary people meet Soviet soldiers-liberators with tears of joy in their eyes. In the early days of the lull, someone sadly recalls a pre-war life; someone unexpectedly meets his love; someone is returning from enemy dungeons looking hopefully into the future; and someone, having moved from a tank into a Czech tram, warmly recalls his craft as a car driver... These days, all those who survived the Great War fire swear an oath to keep peace on Earth forever, honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for simple human happiness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1959-05-05
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The Volunteers
1958-10-20
The Volunteers
Overview: Based on the novel of the same name in the verses of Yevgeni Dolmatovsky. Together with hundreds of other boys and girls, Komsomol members Kolya Kaitanov, Slava Ufimtsev, Alyosha Akishin, Lyolya and Masha came to the construction of the first stage of the Moscow metro. They are united by the romance of the feat, the desire to always be on the most difficult and dangerous site. A romantic and heroic story about the Komsomol members of the 1930s, about the fate of the generation that endured the construction of the first stage of the Moscow Metro, the war, the post-war reconstruction of the country.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1958-10-20
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Who was loved by all
1982-10-01
Who was loved by all
Overview: This is a documentary movie about one of the most important figures in the Soviet cinema - Leonid Bykov. No doubt, his biography and career deserve to become be acquainted with. In the Bykov's life a lot of funny stories and serious dramatic events happened. That will be interesting to Leonid’s fans and all those interested in the history of Soviet culture.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1982-10-01
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Little Hare
1964-12-01
Little Hare
Overview: How can anyone take a person seriously when his last name is Zaychik (Little Hare). Everyone can manipulate and make fun of him. And Zaychik never strikes back just because he is too shy. But to the surprise of everyone love makes a lion out of little hare.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1964-12-01
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Alyosha's Love
1960-06-06
Alyosha's Love
Overview: Summer of 1960. A detachment of exploration geologists is working in the steppe region, and among them is Alyoshka, a guy who, before entering the geological exploration institute, decided to walk with geologists. Unskillful and messy in everyday life, he becomes the object of their jokes and practical jokes, which are not always harmless. However, his persistent character, his timid and pure love for the switchwoman Zinka, who lives with her grandfather on a crossing lost in the steppe, makes the guys from the squad take a different look at this inconspicuous guy and at his relationship with each other.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1960-06-06
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Maksim Perepelitsa
1955-12-12
Maksim Perepelitsa
Overview: Maxim Perepelitsa is a cheerful, mischievous and resourceful young man from a Ukrainian village. He loves to make up stories and invent practical jokes. When he is drafted into the Russian Army, he doesn't stop his antics.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1955-12-12
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Other People's Relatives
1956-01-16
Other People's Relatives
Overview: The young machine operator Fyodor Soloveikov marries Stesha from a neighboring village and moves to live with her parents in a house. Young and energetic, he suffocates in the petty bourgeois world of the family, living away from collective farm life. Quarrels arise between young people, where old men pour oil of discord. Not receiving proper support from his wife, Fyodor leaves home.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1956-01-16
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Be Careful, Grandma!
1961-03-07
Be Careful, Grandma!
Overview: Young Lena becomes a chief manager of a workers' club. The problem is this club is not constructed yet and finishing it takes too much effort from a young girl. The solution is found by her grandmother and her 'old guards'. Look out Lena's enemies. Here's her grandma coming!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1961-03-07
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My Dear Fellow
1958-08-07
My Dear Fellow
Overview: Military doctor Vladimir Ustimenko is a man of duty and honor, committed to the cause he serves, and one single love that he carries through his whole life: Varvara Stepanova is a whimsical girl who dreamed of becoming a great actress but eventually became a geologist. The war will cruelly interfere in the fate of the heroes and confuse their relationship even more.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1958-08-07
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When the Bridges Are Raised
1963-05-20
When the Bridges Are Raised
Overview: Intensely and for a long time Valery was looking for an occasion for achievement. Seventeen years of boring life have formed a scornful gait among the young man in protest towards an eventless world. But ordinary everyday difficulties came, followed by the responsibility for making decisions. And it turned out that everyday life is not just past days. This is real life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1963-05-20
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In the Town of S.
1966-10-15
In the Town of S.
Overview: A portrait of a Russian community in the late 19th century based on Chekhov's stories, featuring the author as observer and narrator.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1966-10-15
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Marina's Destiny
1954-02-23
Marina's Destiny
Overview: Marina's Destiny (Russian: Судьба Марины, Sudba Mariny) is a 1953 Soviet drama film directed by Viktor Ivchenko. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1954-02-23
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The Quarrel in Lukashi
1959-12-19
The Quarrel in Lukashi
Overview: Victor Ace loves to sing, but is forced to become a car mechanic. Lisa dreams of urban life, but lives in a village. Kostya Lastochkin is an excellent mechanic, but he serves in the army and comes home only on vacation.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1959-12-19
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Next to us
1957-11-05
Next to us
Overview: The engineer and the reporter arrived at one of the plants of the Altai. They have just completed the institutions and are confident that the future is in their hands. At the plant, all relations are formed around the dubious glory of the Turner Milovidov. A fresh look, self-confidence and each other help friends to expose the "record holder".
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1957-11-05
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Anna's Happiness
1971-07-19
Anna's Happiness
Overview: Communist Anna Dronova, a participant in the civil war, returns to her native village. Having become the chairman of the village council, Anna rallies the poor around her and fiercely fights with the kulaks for a new life. Meanwhile, a gang of Pantelei Lychkov successfully operates in the vicinity. By killing his own brother Yakov, who took Anna's side, he makes it clear to everyone and especially Anna that nothing wouldn't stop him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1971-07-19
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Where are you, Knights?
1971-12-30
Where are you, Knights?
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1971-12-30
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Big "Wick"
1964-04-28
Big "Wick"
Overview: A satirical express train sets off on its way. The driver S. Mikhalkov gives a farewell beep ... On the first carriage an inscription - "Summer cottage". The following are 8 short stories ...
Genres: Comedy Animation
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1964-04-28
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