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Mamuka Kikaleishvili
Khattam Askerov
Hasanagha Turabov
Gazanfar Mamedovich
Yashar Nuri
Mashalla
Larisa Borodina
Irada
Agagusein Kerimov
Mirza-baba
Hamlet Xanizadeh
Alesker Abbasovich
Malik Dadashev
molla
Zarnigyar Agakishiyeva
mother-in-law
Hadji Ismailov
wanderer
Basti Jafarova
Alesker's secretary
Rasim Balayev
assistant to the minister
Saida Guliyeva
Gulya - Khattam's wife
Mukhtar Maniyev
construction manager
Eldaniz Zeynalov
Khattam's colleague
Zakhra Shirinova
Khattam's colleague
Nazim Agayev
Mukhtar - Khattam's driver
Lala Bagirova
secretary
Ali Musayev
Release History & Theatrical Window
Baku, Azerbaijan SSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vagif Mustafayev
- Screenplay & Story
- Vagif Mustafayev, Ramiz Fataliyev
- Original Score
- Emin Sabitoghlu
- Original Title
- Yaramaz
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Azerbaijani, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Azerbaijanfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vagif Mustafayev
Vagif Mustafayev, Ramiz Fataliyev, Galina Zhuravlyova
Emin Sabitoghlu
Aleksandr Ilkhovskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Vagif Mustafayev
Director
Vagif Mustafayev
Screenplay
Ramiz Fataliyev
Screenplay
Nazim Gadzhiyev
Production Design
Rafik Nasirov
Production Design
Elena Kirshner
Costume Design
Emin Sabitoghlu
Original Music Composer
Aleksandr Ilkhovskiy
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Scoundrel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scoundrel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scoundrel about?
Film exposes the corruption and the decadence of the late Soviet bureaucracy in Azerbaijan SSR through the eyes of a naive Azerbaijani adult man, Hatem.
Who directed The Scoundrel?
The Scoundrel was directed by Vagif Mustafayev.
Who stars in The Scoundrel?
The principal cast of The Scoundrel includes Mamuka Kikaleishvili, Hasanagha Turabov, Yashar Nuri, Larisa Borodina, Agagusein Kerimov.
When was The Scoundrel released and how long is it?
The Scoundrel was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scoundrel was composed by Emin Sabitoghlu.