Wasting
გაფლანგვა
Synopsis
The novice writer Vasil Safonov and his friend, the cashier Apollon Kazachkov, become regular guests at the local casino. Their gambling habits lead them to unwittingly squander state funds. Initially, Kazachkov manages to return the wasted money, but his passion for gambling consumes him, and he loses every penny. This leads to his arrest, leaving Safonov in a desperate situation. Soviet youth, including Muscovite Reztsov and the Komsomol girl Marusya Kostova, come together to help Safonov find his way back on the right path.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivane Perestiani
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergo Kldiashvili, Nikoloz Shengelaia
- Original Title
- გაფლანგვა
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- JSC "Sakhkinmretsvi"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivane Perestiani
Sergo Kldiashvili, Nikoloz Shengelaia
Department Leadership Roster
Sergo Kldiashvili
Writer
Ivane Perestiani
Director
Nikoloz Shengelaia
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wasting
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What is Wasting about?
The novice writer Vasil Safonov and his friend, the cashier Apollon Kazachkov, become regular guests at the local casino. Their gambling habits lead them to unwittingly squander state funds. Initially, Kazachkov manages to return the wasted money, but his passion for gambling consumes him, and he loses every penny. This leads to his arrest, leaving Safonov in a desperate situation. Soviet youth, including Muscovite Reztsov and the Komsomol girl Marusya Kostova, come together to help Safonov find his way back on the right path.
Who directed Wasting?
Wasting was directed by Ivane Perestiani.
Who stars in Wasting?
The principal cast of Wasting includes Sofia Jozeffi, Petre Morskoi, Maria Tenazi, Ivan Kruchinin, Konstantin Lavretsky.
When was Wasting released and how long is it?
Wasting was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.