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19921h 25mUkraine, Russia

Chench

Ченч

Synopsis

A mafia caper comedy set in early post-Soviet Ukraine about a woman who disguises herself as a man to join a ruthless Odesa drug ring, not realizing there is a hapless guy who looks exactly like her trying to make small-time money selling household goods on the Odesa black market, inciting a series of wacky mix-ups.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 8, 1994

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Roman Gai
Screenplay & Story
Elina Yerofeeva, Tamara Muntyan
Original Score
Igor Kantyukov
Original Title
Ченч
Country of Origin
Ukraine, Russia
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Odesa Film Studio, Aspark Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Roman Gai

Screenplay & Story

Elina Yerofeeva, Tamara Muntyan

Original Score & Music

Igor Kantyukov

Director of Photography

Sergei Lylov

Department Leadership Roster

Elina Yerofeeva

Writer

Sergei Lylov

Director of Photography

Tamara Muntyan

Writer

Roman Gai

Director

Leonid Rozsokha

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chench.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chench

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Chench about?

A mafia caper comedy set in early post-Soviet Ukraine about a woman who disguises herself as a man to join a ruthless Odesa drug ring, not realizing there is a hapless guy who looks exactly like her trying to make small-time money selling household goods on the Odesa black market, inciting a series of wacky mix-ups.

Who directed Chench?

Chench was directed by Roman Gai.

Who stars in Chench?

The principal cast of Chench includes Ekaterina Durova, Igor Bogodukh, Olga Leonova, Nora Gryakalova, Yevgeniy Borenboym.

When was Chench released and how long is it?

Chench was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Chench?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Chench was composed by Igor Kantyukov.