Cucaracha
კუკარაჩა
Synopsis
A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…
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Levan Uchaneishvili
Kukaracha
Zaza Kolelishvili
მურტალო
Nineli Chankvetadze
Inga
Givi Tokhadze
David
Lado Tatishvili
თამაზი
Dudukhana Tserodze
Marta
Lia Kapanadze
Tamaz Toloraia
Ali
Marine Janashia
Анна Ивановна
Tornike Bziava
Kid in the window
Nani Chikvinidze
Anika
Bondo Goginava
Gabo
Grigol Tsitaishvili
მოსამართლე
Anzor Urdia
Dato Kublashvili
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siko Dolidze, Keti Dolidze
- Screenplay & Story
- Nodar Dumbadze
- Original Score
- Gogi Chlaidze
- Original Title
- კუკარაჩა
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siko Dolidze, Keti Dolidze
Nodar Dumbadze
Gogi Chlaidze
Mikhail Mednikov
Department Leadership Roster
Siko Dolidze
Director
Keti Dolidze
Director
Nodar Dumbadze
Screenplay
Gogi Chlaidze
Original Music Composer
Mikhail Mednikov
Director of Photography
Nodar Sulemanashvili
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cucaracha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cucaracha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cucaracha about?
A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…
Who directed Cucaracha?
Cucaracha was directed by Siko Dolidze, Keti Dolidze.
Who stars in Cucaracha?
The principal cast of Cucaracha includes Levan Uchaneishvili, Zaza Kolelishvili, Nineli Chankvetadze, Givi Tokhadze, Lado Tatishvili.
When was Cucaracha released and how long is it?
Cucaracha was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Cucaracha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cucaracha was composed by Gogi Chlaidze.