

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.
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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
Vsevolod Pudovkin
Alexandr Rzheshevsky
Grigory Kabalov, Georgi Bobrov
Moisey Aleynikov
Department Leadership Roster
Vsevolod Pudovkin
Director
Sergei Kozlovsky
Production Design
Alexandr Rzheshevsky
Screenplay
Grigory Kabalov
Director of Photography
Georgi Bobrov
Director of Photography
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.
