The Sentimental Policeman
Чувствительный милиционер
Synopsis
In this affectionate, leisurely paced comedy, an Odesa policeman is out walking his beat when he discovers an adorable infant abandoned in a cabbage patch. He does his duty and takes the baby to an orphanage, but later he and his wife, who have an unusually affectionate and cozy relationship, decide to try and adopt the little one. What they must go through to accomplish that goal is anything but straightforward.
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Nikolay Shatokhin
Policeman Tolik
Irina Kovalenko
Klava
Natalya Ralleva
Dr. Elena Zakharova
Yuri Shlykov
Chief Physician
Vladimir Karasyov
Leonid Kushnir
Judge
Andrei Kasyanov
Iryna Tokarchuk
Alexandra Svenskaya
Alexandr Bokovikov
Natalya Batrak
Sofiya Belska
Yelena Korolyova
Sergei Popov
Anatoli Paduka
Yuri Nevgamonny
Sergei Chetvertkov
Evgeniy Polynchuk
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kira Muratova
- Screenplay & Story
- Yevhen Holubenko, Kira Muratova
- Original Title
- Чувствительный милиционер
- Country of Origin
- France, Ukraine
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Primodessa Film International, ParisMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kira Muratova
Yevhen Holubenko, Kira Muratova
Gennady Karyuk
Department Leadership Roster
Kira Muratova
Director
Yevhen Holubenko
Screenplay
Kira Muratova
Screenplay
Gennady Karyuk
Director of Photography
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What is The Sentimental Policeman about?
In this affectionate, leisurely paced comedy, an Odesa policeman is out walking his beat when he discovers an adorable infant abandoned in a cabbage patch. He does his duty and takes the baby to an orphanage, but later he and his wife, who have an unusually affectionate and cozy relationship, decide to try and adopt the little one. What they must go through to accomplish that goal is anything but straightforward.
Who directed The Sentimental Policeman?
The Sentimental Policeman was directed by Kira Muratova.
Who stars in The Sentimental Policeman?
The principal cast of The Sentimental Policeman includes Nikolay Shatokhin, Irina Kovalenko, Natalya Ralleva, Yuri Shlykov, Vladimir Karasyov.
When was The Sentimental Policeman released and how long is it?
The Sentimental Policeman was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.