Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuri Norstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Norstein, Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Nikolai Gogol
- Original Title
- Шине́ль
- Country of Origin
- Russia, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Norstein-Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuri Norstein
Yuri Norstein, Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Nikolai Gogol
Yuri Norstein
Department Leadership Roster
Yuri Norstein
Director
Yuri Norstein
Writer
Lyudmila Petrushevskaya
Writer
Yuri Norstein
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Overcoat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Overcoat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Overcoat about?
The life and death of titular councillor Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, an impoverished government clerk and copyist in the Russian capital of St. Petersburg.
Who directed The Overcoat?
The Overcoat was directed by Yuri Norstein.
Who stars in The Overcoat?
The principal cast of The Overcoat includes Not specified.
When was The Overcoat released and how long is it?
The Overcoat was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 5m.