The Testament of Professor Dowell
Завещание профессора Доуэля
Synopsis
For many years, a prominent scientist had been striving to solve the problem of immortality. He shared the results of his daring and risky experiments with his colleagues. But one day something happened that no one could have foreseen: the professor had disappeared. The best student and follower of Professor Dowell tries to use the results of his scientific research for criminal purposes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonid Menaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Belyaev, Leonid Menaker, Igor Vinogradskiy, Ye. Pechnikov
- Original Score
- Sergei Banevich
- Original Title
- Завещание профессора Доуэля
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonid Menaker
Aleksandr Belyaev, Leonid Menaker, Igor Vinogradskiy, Ye. Pechnikov
Sergei Banevich
Vladimir Kovzel
Irina Rudenko
Vladimir Belenkiy
Department Leadership Roster
Leonid Menaker
Director
Leonid Menaker
Writer
Igor Vinogradskiy
Writer
Vladimir Kovzel
Director of Photography
Yuri Pugach
Production Design
Irina Rudenko
Editor
Diana Mane
Costume Design
Sergei Banevich
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Testament of Professor Dowell
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What is The Testament of Professor Dowell about?
For many years, a prominent scientist had been striving to solve the problem of immortality. He shared the results of his daring and risky experiments with his colleagues. But one day something happened that no one could have foreseen: the professor had disappeared. The best student and follower of Professor Dowell tries to use the results of his scientific research for criminal purposes.
Who directed The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The Testament of Professor Dowell was directed by Leonid Menaker.
Who stars in The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The principal cast of The Testament of Professor Dowell includes Oļgerts Kroders, Igor Vasilev, Natalya Sayko, Valentina Titova, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov.
When was The Testament of Professor Dowell released and how long is it?
The Testament of Professor Dowell was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Testament of Professor Dowell was composed by Sergei Banevich.
Is The Testament of Professor Dowell based on a book or true story?
The Testament of Professor Dowell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aleksandr Belyaev".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The Testament of Professor Dowell holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).