Description:
Title: Gentlemen of Fortune (1971)
Original Title: Джентльмены удачи
Language: Ukrainian
Year: 1971
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Aleksandr Seryi
Cast: Evgeniy Leonov, Georgiy Vitsin, Radner Muratov, Savely Kramarov
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: 13 December 1971
Country: Soviet Union
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068519/
Description:
A kind-hearted kindergarten director, Troshkin, unexpectedly discovers that he is an exact double of a notorious criminal nicknamed “Docent,” who has stolen a valuable artifact. The police convince Troshkin to impersonate the criminal and infiltrate his gang to recover the stolen item. Forced into the criminal underworld, Troshkin’s honesty and naivety clash with the rough but comically charming thieves around him. This leads to a series of humorous situations that have become iconic in Soviet cinema. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest Soviet comedies, known for its memorable performances, quotable lines, and enduring popularity.
Features:
– Classic Soviet crime-comedy
– Evgeniy Leonov in a famous dual role
– High cultural impact and massive audience recognition
– One of the most beloved comedies of the 1970s |
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