Emmanuil Geller
Also Known As: Emmanuil Geller, Эммануил Геллер, E. Geller
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Ekaterinoslav, Ekaterinoslavskiy uyezd, Ekaterinoslavskaya guberniya, Russian Empire
Adult: No
Birthday: August 08, 1898
Age: 126 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: May 06, 1990
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Kidnapping, Caucasian Style
Overview: Shurik, a kind but naïve ethnography student, falls in love with the intelligent, athletic and beautiful All-Union Leninist Young Communist League member Nina. He has a rival in the wealthy comrade Saakhov, who concocts a kidnapping scheme to force Nina to marry him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1967-04-01
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Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
Overview: A young boy finds a magic lantern that contains a genie, and when he frees the genie he's granted three wishes. He uses the wishes to help the princess of Baghdad and her father fight off an evil sorcerer who's trying to take over the kingdom.
Genres: Adventure Family Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1967-12-30
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Alyosha's Hunt
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Genres: Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1966-08-22
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The Nice Life
Overview: Fred, a young British sailor who accidentually finds himself in the USSR and after a number of comic adventures he, attracted by Soviet youth enthusiazm, goes to take part in Dneprostroy (building of Dnepr power station).
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1932-03-17
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Четвертый папа
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1969-01-04
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Дети лепят из снега
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Genres: Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1969-01-04
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Сдаётся квартира с ребёнком
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-05-01
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Северная рапсодия
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Genres: Romance Music Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1974-11-04
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The Pokrovsky Gates
Overview: Stories from the lives of the tenants of the Moscow's communal apartment: Kostik, who is a college student, lives with his aunt while studying; Arkady Velyurov who is a performing artist; Khobotovs, who are a divorced couple; and Sava, who is Margarita Khobotov's new fiancé. All these people live in one apartment and their lives constantly touch each other's.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1983-02-11
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Seven Babysitters
Overview: A factory crew of seven young people is taking responsibility of a young criminal.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1962-08-04
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Scarlet Sails
Overview: A little girl Assol met a wizard and it has been foretold: "... it will be a fine sunny day when a beautiful ship under scarlet sail comes and the noble prince will take you away from here. He'll take you to the world of your dreams, where you will be loved and happy." The neighbours told jokes about her, children teased her, but she waited for her prince. She trusted in the miracles and waited. Arthur Gray's rule was "if you can make a miracle, do it!". And he made a miracle for the wonderful romantic girl.
Genres: Romance Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1961-06-07
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Kashchey the Immortal
Overview: A beautiful maiden, Marya Morevna, gives her prospective husband, the mighty warrior Nikita Kozhemyaka, three riddles to solve before she'll marry him. Before he can tell her the answers, the Russian land is invaded by the armies of Kashchei the Immortal, in whose footsteps death and destruction follow. Marya is abducted by Kashchei, and Nikita finds his home in ashes. Nikita meets a kindly wizard who gives him a cap of darkness. With it, the hero will find a way to save his bride and rout Kashchei.
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1944-01-15
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K svoim!
Overview: A man reconnects with the people he grew up with in a Soviet orphanage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1983-05-10
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Two Soldiers
Overview: A story about the friendship between two young men, two soldiers - Arkady from Odessa and Sasha from Ural.
Genres: War Drama Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1943-06-06
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Admiral Ushakov
Overview: Historical epic about the legendary Russian naval commander of the 18th century, admiral Fyodor Ushakov, and his fight for Crimea during the Russo-Turkish War.
Genres: History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1953-04-22
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Attack from the Sea
Overview: The historical and biographic movie about the glorified Russian naval commander Ushakov. France begins aggressive wars. The Russian and allied troops freeing Italy are headed by A. V. Suvorov. The victory in the fortress of Corfu is ensured by operation of the admiral Ushakov.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1953-10-04
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The Sleeping Lion
Overview: After a shy bank employee helps to catch two robbers he becomes a totally different person.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1965-12-27
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Goodbye, Boys!
Overview: Goodbye, Boys! is the coming-of-age tale of three teenagers graduating from a Communist school during World War II. It's summer, and their main goals are swimming in the Black Sea and wooing the girl all three of them love. However, they are asked to become officers in the military, and slowly their worlds begin changing forever. Their parents oppose them, they begin fearing losing each other and their families, and the military tricks and maneuvers them into joining the army instead of the navy
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1966-01-03
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Operation Y and Other Shurik's Adventures
Overview: The film consists of three independent parts: "Workmate", "Déjà vu" and "Operation Y". The plot follows the adventures of Shurik (alternative spelling — Shourick), the naive and nerdy Soviet student who often gets into ludicrous situations but always finds a way out very neatly. "Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures" was a hit movie and became the leader of Soviet film distribution in 1965.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1965-07-24
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The Circus Princess
Overview: The whole city is rushing to the circus to see the deadly act of the famous masked artist, the mysterious Mr. X. Among the guests is a rich widow, Countess Palinskaya, for whom any man is ready to perform a feat. But only the mysterious X is able to ignite the flame of love in the heart of the inflexible Countess...
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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Jolly Fellows
Overview: Merry Fellows was the first Soviet musical comedy. Set in Odessa and Moscow in the 1930s. Shepherd Kostya Potekhin (Utyosov) is mistaken for an international concert star. He falls in love with Anyuta (Orlova) and plays the "star" for her. In a cascade of comic musical numbers he becomes the leader of a Jazz-Band and gives a hilarious show at the Odessa Music Hall. Now he is destined to perform at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1934-12-09
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Private Detective, or Operation Cooperation
Overview: The first private enterprises are started in the Soviet Union in the late 80s. A gang of bad guys, owners of a private restroom, kidnap a good guy - owner of a toy store. Private eye Dmitri's first job is to try and free the store owner.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Happy Flight
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1949-07-15
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The Invisible Man
Overview: Based upon the famous novel by H.G.Wells. A poor scientist named Griffin discovers a way to make things invisible. Since he has no money to continue his research, he decides to perform his only experiment on himself. After becoming invisible, Griffin has a lot of trouble trying to conceal this from other people.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1985-07-14
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The Visitor of Stone
Overview: Based on the opera of the same name by A. A. Dargomyzhsky on the plot of the tragedy by A. S. Pushkin.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1967-05-17
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Attention! The Magician Is in the City!
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Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1963-04-30
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Ah, Vaudeville, Vaudeville...
Overview: A romantic love story set in a good old XIX century in the best traditions of Russian vaudevilles.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Volga - Volga
Overview: Widely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel to Moscow to perform in the Moscow Musical Olympiad.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1938-04-24
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The Guardian
Overview: A young and lazy man becomes a guardian of an old lady.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1970-12-01
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Circus
Overview: An American circus performer finds herself the victim of racism after it is revealed that she's the mother of a mixed-race child. In the midst of the public scandal, she finds happiness, love, and refuge in the USSR.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1936-05-25
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Where Are You Now, Maxim?
Overview: A story of a young man who is returning to his home town after being evacuated as a boy during WWII.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1965-06-14
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In a Quiet Marina
Overview: Two old friends remain socially active even after their retirement...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1958-01-20
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The Lost Photography
Overview: A young boy from Prague is trying to find a Soviet soldier from the old 1945 picture.
Genres: Adventure Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1960-05-12
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Doctor Aybolit
Overview: A funny comedy about doctor Aybolit and his assistants and patients - all animals.
Genres: Fantasy Family Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1938-03-14
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The Green Flame
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1964-06-28
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Precious Gift
Overview: The inveterate fisherman Karp Trofimovich has his birthday during competition of fishermen so his nephew clings a huge pike to the uncle's hook .
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1956-11-01
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An Old Acquaintance
Overview: The continuation of the adventures of Serafim Ivanovich Ogurtsov after the events of the Carnival Night...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1969-12-29
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Under the Roofs of Montmartre
Overview: A story of three struggling artists: a painter, a poet, and a composer, living in a bohemian Montmartre district of Paris. They help a poor flower girl, Violette, to find shelter, when she is thrown out by her landlord.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1975-01-03
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A Wreath of Sonnets
Overview: A story of two boys who obstinately, in spite of everything and everyone run to the front when the war was almost over.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1977-09-20
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Sasha-Sashenka
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1967-07-24
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Black Sea Girl
Overview: A story about Sofijka, a young girl who is just starting her singer career.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1959-11-01
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Koroghlu
Overview: The heroic Koroghlu is a poor youngster who leads a peasants' revolt against the tyrannic Khan.
Genres: History War Romance Music
Original Language: az
Release Date: 1960-10-10
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No Fear, No Blame
Overview: The Soviet boys, Vadik and Yura, together with the mischievous little girl Tosha, are children with a kind heart and good life philosophy. One day they find money on the street, which must be returned to the owner without fail. But where to find an inattentive citizen who has lost not only money, but also a booklet with quite important information. So, begins the time of exciting adventures, breathtaking moments, high-quality humor and instructive-entertaining ideological line.
Genres: Drama Adventure Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1963-04-26
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Maximka
Overview: Saved by Russian sailors black boy turned out to be the smart and kind nipper.
Genres: Adventure Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1952-06-19
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Duel
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1961-05-22
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Mission
Overview: Agricultural machinery design engineer Mikhail Shcherbakov goes to the countryside instead of taking a vacation. The tractor designed by him does not work in one of the collective farms. Circumstances force him to stay much longer than he expected. Here he meets Klava, who works in the apiary. And far from being on official business, the engineer remains on the collective farm.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1962-06-04
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Poet
Overview: Soviet propaganda film about communists plotting a violent attack on a Russian city. A local poet helps the communists and they glorify his poem about Lenin.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1957-02-09
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Innkeeper
Overview: An attractive woman who runs a country hotel tricks three men who challenge her favour.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1956-12-21
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The Sea Hawk
Overview: During a WWII a duel starts between Soviet war ship and Nazi submarine.
Genres: War Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1942-01-24
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Moscow – Genova
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Genres: History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1964-11-02
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Farewell
Overview: Spring, 1944. The Great Patriotic war. The German fascists are still in Sevastopol. A fierce combat is taking place there. At the same time in Yalta, which has already been freed, life goes on peacefully. People believe that the war has left them, that it is far away and no longer dangerous… But the torpedo motor-boat squadron stationed in Yalta is still having a hard time. Every day Soviet marines undertake dangerous sorties towards the German-occupied Sevastopol.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1966-12-06
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Boxers
Overview: The young boxer Kirill Kochevanov in the training battle of the qualifying rounds with the champion Peter Dorokhov loses the decisive meeting and, it would seem, now he should not get into the team for a trip to Europe. However, according to the decision of the commission, which saw great makings in the athlete, Kochevanov, together with the best Lightning boxers, goes abroad. After several meetings won, our athletes receive the challenge of European champion Henri Lance. Having well studied the tactics and strategy of the battle of Dorokhov, Lance promises all journalists to knock out the opponent no later than the fourth round. However, the opponent of Lance is declared Kirill Kochevanov. In the fourth round, Cyril goes on the offensive, attacks Lance and wins the battle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1941-07-07
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Seven Screams Across the Sea
Overview: A fantastical fable based on a play by Alejandro Casona.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1986-06-23
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Kapronovye seti
Overview: Feature film.
Genres: Mystery Adventure Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1962-12-02
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Going Inside a Storm
Overview: Sergei Krylov and Oleg Tulin, are promising young physicists in the field of thunderstorms. They dream of weather control. But later their ways in science parted - Oleg is ready to tradeoff his standpoints for personal success, but Sergei knows that the truth is more critical.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1965-11-15
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The Gadfly
Overview: Italy, XIX century. The country is occupied by Austrian troops, the resistance movement is actively developing. Student Arthur Burton is involved in the activities of the underground organization “Young Italy”, envies its leader, Giovanni Bolla, and is jealous of his bride Gemma. He talks about this at a confession to a priest, as a result of which gendarmes take revolutionaries under arrest...
Genres: Drama Action War Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1955-04-12
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Tanker "Derbent"
Overview: One night, the crew of the Derbent tanker receives a signal about oil ignition on the Agamali tanker. Despite the fire threatening to spill onto the ship, Derbent is in a hurry to help ...
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1941-06-09
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Seaman's daughter
Overview: Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment of the first assistant to the captain on the infamous Pobeda vessel, with the most loosened crew. Carrying a personal example of sailors, Irina successfully fights for a turning point in the mood of sailors, and when the ship gets into a storm, she shows the outstanding qualities of a real sailor. Against the background of these events, the theme of lyrical relationships between Irina and the navigator of the red-flagged ship "Abkhazia" Vasily in love with her is unfolding.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1941-02-03
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Without Prejudice
Overview: The film was made on the basis of the literary version of events in the life of the famous Russian ethnographer, anthropologist, biologist and traveler who studied the indigenous population of South-East Asia, Australia and Oceania.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1947-11-03
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Black Gull
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Genres: Adventure
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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В нашем городе
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1959-07-23
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Proizvedenie iskusstva
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1960-01-21
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The Purpose of His Life
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1958-01-18
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100 grams for Bravery
Overview: The movie consists of three short stories that share a common satirical theme: alcoholism and drunkenness. The stories are "Such an imprudence!," "According to the laws of hospitality," "100 grams for bravery".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1977-05-23
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Incorrigible Liar
Overview: Alexei Ivanovich Tyutyurin, a very kind and gentle man by nature, has been working as a hairdresser for twenty years. When the opportunity arises to upgrade to the head of the hall, he is faced with a problem — in the team he has a reputation as a constantly late person and an incorrigible liar. But Alexei doesn't deceive anyone — he really gets into unusual situations on the way to work. No one believes in these fables until amazing visitors begin to come to the hairdresser.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1973-05-24
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Four Hearts
Overview: The plot is built around two charming sisters — a strict, wayward Galina, an assistant professor of mathematics, and a windy, frivolous student Shurochka. Despite the fact that the girls are so different, they are looking, of course, for one thing — love. The events take place in the summer pre-war Moscow and in the country where both sisters go: one in order to prepare for the re-examination, the other — to conduct math classes with the military from the Yuryev Camps located near the dacha village. Funny and difficult situations, intrigues, tears, joy — all this will be experienced by young girls on the way to their happiness.
Genres: Romance Comedy Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1944-10-26
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Aleksandr Parkhomenko
Overview: About the life and heroic death of the old Bolshevik-Lugansk resident, participant in the civil war, Aleksandr Yakovlevich Parkhomenko. In 1918, capturing Ukraine, the German occupiers sought to use the Haidamaks, the White Guards and the Greens in their struggle. By order of Voroshilov, Aleksandr Parkhomenko from Lugansk arrives in Tsaritsyn. At the same time, the Germans launched an active offensive. The "red" battalions are poorly armed, however, Parkhomenko manages to raise them to the attack and put the enemy to flight.
Genres: War Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1942-07-20
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One of Us
Overview: April 1941. According to intelligence received by the Chekists, a fascist sabotage group plans to blow up one of Moscow's defense plants. To find out the plans of saboteurs working under the auspices of the German embassy, the NKVD sends one of its best employees, Sergei Biryukov, to the plant. He finds contact with the fascist agent Keller and finds out that the explosion is scheduled for June 21...
Genres: Action
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1971-01-18
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Hostile Whirlwinds
Overview: About the first years of the formation of Soviet power, about the life and work of Feliks Dzerzhinsky in 1918-1925. The film covers the most important episodes of his biography. In July 1918, as a result of a revolt of the Left Socialist Revolutionaries, the German ambassador Mirbach was killed. Feliks Dzerzhinsky alone goes to the headquarters of the Left Socialist Revolutionaries and Anarchists, he manages to persuade ordinary soldiers and sailors, participants in the rebellion, who are now cracking down on their leaders. In 1921, Dzerzhinsky was aimed at combating homelessness, as a result of which, by 1925, former homeless children, having completed their studies, were sent to the construction of Yugostal, the largest industrial plant in Ukraine.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1956-02-19
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Russkiy Suvenir
Overview: The end of the 1950s. The Chinese passenger plane, following the Beijing-Moscow flight, enters a thunderstorm and makes an emergency landing in the Baikal region. In addition to the Soviet citizen Varvara Komarova, all other passengers are foreigners. Using a stop, they explore new cities and get acquainted with the life, work and rest of Soviet people.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1960-06-27
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Troublemaker
Overview: A graduate of the village school Pyotr Gorokhov from the village of Dyadkovo comes to Moscow to enter a prestigious economic university; he succeeds, albeit literally by a miracle. However, Petya was always helped out by chance and mysticism. Compared to other students (mostly Muscovites and residents of other big cities), this guy from the province stands out sharply — both in manners, in reprimand, and in behavior. Accustomed to defend their principles to the end of Gorokhov was called Balamut (Troublemaker). Nevertheless, in the student community, he quickly mastered and became a leader. Everything would be fine, but he has two problems — unrequited love for the dark-skinned beauty from Cuba and English...
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-09-17
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You to Me, Me to You
Overview: Ivan Sergeevich Kashkin — the bath attendant of the most prestigious metropolitan bath. It’s not easy to get to him: reputable diplomats, well-known footballers, and the heads of the ministry are seeking the honor to steam. But Kashkin himself does not need to achieve anything, everything is at his service — from black caviar to tickets to the conservatory. And the hero’s cloudless life would have flowed, but then his twin brother Sergei fell ill and asked Ivan to replace him in his equally strange work.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-05-31
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The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers
Overview: The action takes place in 1920 during the Civil War. Crimea on the eve of complete liberation from the White Guards. Returning from patrol, the four brave “elusive” knocked down an airplane. In the field bag of the captured pilot, they find a secret report, which speaks of the existence of defensive fortifications around the coastal city, which the Reds have yet to take. Young heroes get the task to get a map of fortifications and go to the city...
Genres: Action Adventure Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1968-11-04
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31st of June
Overview: A lonely journalist in some West European country has a vision about the princess of his city who lived in XII century.
Genres: Romance Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1979-11-11
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Nasreddin in Bukhara
Overview: Smart Man Nassredin easily penetrates into Bukhara Emir inner circle posing as Wise Man from Damascus. He becomes Emir trusted advisor, and even convinces the tyrant to relax the rule and release a lot of political prisoners (because stars favor this arrangement).
Genres: Comedy Romance Fantasy Family
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1943-06-06
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It Also Happens
Overview: The film consists of three short stories: "The Runaway Car," "Apollo's Skeleton," and "Night Show."
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1966-01-24
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Ilf and Petrov Rode in the Tram
Overview: The film tells about the life of the Soviet country in the 30s of the twentieth century, based on the feuilletons and notebooks of famous writers Ilya Ilf and Eugene Petrov…
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1972-08-19
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Ау-у! (Киноальманах)
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1976-07-05
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The Road Without Sleep
Overview: Surgeon Sahib Niyazi is developing a new method for healing bone fractures, but his first human operation was unsuccessful. His personal issues worsen due to his relationship with Anna, who criticizes his lack of attention and is considering a breakup, as she is being pursued by pilot Gani.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1947-10-07
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The Fires of Baku
Overview: Dedicated to the development of the oil industry of Soviet Azerbaijan in the background of the first half of the twentieth century, including their selfless work in strengthening the economic and military might of the USSR.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1950-05-08
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