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5.3 / 10(12 votes)IMDb19301h 15mSoviet Union

A Simple Case

Простой случай

Synopsis

Following the end of the Russian Civil War, three close friends and former Red Army commanders—Langovoy, Zhyoltikov, and their elder comrade Uncle Sasha—return to their hometown to serve in the military headquarters. While Sasha and Zhyoltikov remain bachelors and share a room, Langovoy lives with his wife, Mashenka, whom he married during the war.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vsevolod Pudovkin
Screenplay & Story
Alexandr Rzheshevsky
Original Title
Простой случай
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Mezhrabpomfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vsevolod Pudovkin

Screenplay & Story

Alexandr Rzheshevsky

Director of Photography

Grigory Kabalov, Georgi Bobrov

Producers

Moisey Aleynikov

Department Leadership Roster

Vsevolod Pudovkin

Vsevolod Pudovkin

Director

Sergei Kozlovsky

Sergei Kozlovsky

Production Design

Alexandr Rzheshevsky

Screenplay

Grigory Kabalov

Director of Photography

Georgi Bobrov

Director of Photography

Moisey Aleynikov

Moisey Aleynikov

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Case

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Simple Case about?

Following the end of the Russian Civil War, three close friends and former Red Army commanders—Langovoy, Zhyoltikov, and their elder comrade Uncle Sasha—return to their hometown to serve in the military headquarters. While Sasha and Zhyoltikov remain bachelors and share a room, Langovoy lives with his wife, Mashenka, whom he married during the war.

Who directed A Simple Case?

A Simple Case was directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin.

Who stars in A Simple Case?

The principal cast of A Simple Case includes Aleksandr Baturin, Yevgeniya Rogulina, Mariya Belousova, Andrei Gorchilin, Anna Chekulaeva.

When was A Simple Case released and how long is it?

A Simple Case was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.