The Killer
Вбивця
Synopsis
A rare representative of black comedy in Ukrainian Soviet cinema before the Perestroika era. Lapenkov is a petty Soviet townsman of an intensely neurotic disposition. One day, an artist approaches him on the street, obsessed with the idea of turning the man into the image of a murderer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volodymyr Honcharov
- Original Title
- Вбивця
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Kyiv State I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Institute of Theater Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volodymyr Honcharov
V. Maniukov
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Volodymyr Honcharov
Director
V. Maniukov
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killer
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What is The Killer about?
A rare representative of black comedy in Ukrainian Soviet cinema before the Perestroika era. Lapenkov is a petty Soviet townsman of an intensely neurotic disposition. One day, an artist approaches him on the street, obsessed with the idea of turning the man into the image of a murderer.
Who directed The Killer?
The Killer was directed by Volodymyr Honcharov.
Who stars in The Killer?
The principal cast of The Killer includes Viktor Panchenko, Feliks Hilevych.
When was The Killer released and how long is it?
The Killer was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 19m.