The Hustler
Коммерсант
Synopsis
Two up-and-coming friends, seeing themselves as the future elite of the new world, oligarchs, they sign up for a major deal, but it turns out that they have been drawn into a massive embezzlement scheme involving billions from the treasury. After his arrest, Andrei ends up in an overcrowded communal cell, a purgatory where he must transform himself into a different person in order to survive and return back to the real world, to his family.
Top Cast
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Alexander Petrov
Andrey Rubanov
Elizaveta Bazykina
Irma
Mikhail Troynik
Mikhail Moroz
Nikita Pavlenko
Johnny
Dmitry Kuznetsov
Slava
Dmitry Kolchin
Shtein
Ivan Fominov
Slon
Karen Badalov
Pharmacist
Sofya Arzhanykh
Anchorwoman
Arthur Ivanov
Khvatov
Dmitry Melnikov
Operative
Anton Makukha
Slim
Vladimir Zolotilov
Prisoner
Artyom Bolshunov
Vedushchiy
Pavel Chernyavskiy
Prokuror
Aleksey Chernyshev
Clerk
Iyul Evelonn
Bank Secretary
Konstantin Ignatyev
Shaven
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fedor Kravchuk, Nikita Kravchuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikita Kravchuk, Fedor Kravchuk
- Original Score
- Vladimir Sudakov, Kazi
- Original Title
- Коммерсант
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Gonzo Film, ON Studio, VGIK, KION, ON Media, NTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fedor Kravchuk, Nikita Kravchuk
Nikita Kravchuk, Fedor Kravchuk, Alexander Petrov, Andrey Rubanov
Vladimir Sudakov, Kazi
Semen Kretov, Alexandr Kotenko
Artyom Grebnev
Irina Zernova, Igor Korotkov, Dmitry Antimonov, Svetlana Oleynikova, Irina Shcherbovich-Vecher
Department Leadership Roster
Fedor Kravchuk
Director
Nikita Kravchuk
Director
Nikita Kravchuk
Screenplay
Fedor Kravchuk
Screenplay
Irina Zernova
Producer
Igor Korotkov
Producer
Dmitry Antimonov
Producer
Svetlana Oleynikova
Producer
Irina Shcherbovich-Vecher
Producer
Semen Kretov
Director of Photography
Valeria Evseeva
Production Design
Darya Fomina
Costume Design
Vladimir Sudakov
Original Music Composer
Kazi
Original Music Composer
Artyom Grebnev
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hustler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hustler about?
Two up-and-coming friends, seeing themselves as the future elite of the new world, oligarchs, they sign up for a major deal, but it turns out that they have been drawn into a massive embezzlement scheme involving billions from the treasury. After his arrest, Andrei ends up in an overcrowded communal cell, a purgatory where he must transform himself into a different person in order to survive and return back to the real world, to his family.
Who directed The Hustler?
The Hustler was directed by Fedor Kravchuk, Nikita Kravchuk.
Who stars in The Hustler?
The principal cast of The Hustler includes Alexander Petrov, Elizaveta Bazykina, Mikhail Troynik, Nikita Pavlenko, Dmitry Kuznetsov.
When was The Hustler released and how long is it?
The Hustler was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Hustler make at the box office?
The Hustler grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Hustler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hustler was composed by Vladimir Sudakov, Kazi.
Is The Hustler based on a book or true story?
The Hustler is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andrey Rubanov".