The Fool
Дурак
Synopsis
The Fool is a movie about a simple plumber. An honest man, he is up against an entire system of corrupted bureaucrats. At stake are the lives of 800 inhabitants of an old dorm that is at risk of collapsing within the span of the night.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE FOOL (Durak) by Yury Bykov - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-04
Top Cast
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Artyom Bystrov
Nikitin
Natalya Surkova
Galaganova
Yuriy Tsurilo
Bogachev
Boris Nevzorov
Fedotov
Kirill Poluhin
Matyugin
Alexander Korshunov
father
Olga Samoshina
mother
Darya Moroz
Masha
Sergei Artsybashev
Tulsky
Elena Panova
drunkard's wife
Dmitriy Kulichkov
drunkard
Ilya Isaev
Safronov
Maksim Pinsker
Sayapin
Lyubov Rudenko
Razumikhina
Irina Nizina
Chernenko
Gordey Kobzev
Nikitin's son
Pyotr Barancheev
Emelyanov
Angelina Rimashevskaya
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yury Bykov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yury Bykov
- Original Score
- Yury Bykov
- Original Title
- Дурак
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Rock Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yury Bykov
Yury Bykov
Yury Bykov
Kirill Klepalov
Yury Bykov
Kira Saksaganskaya, Alexey Uchitel
Department Leadership Roster
Yury Bykov
Director
Kira Saksaganskaya
Producer
Yury Bykov
Editor
Alexey Uchitel
Producer
Yury Bykov
Original Music Composer
Yury Bykov
Screenplay
Kirill Klepalov
Director of Photography
Stanislav Novak
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fool.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fool about?
The Fool is a movie about a simple plumber. An honest man, he is up against an entire system of corrupted bureaucrats. At stake are the lives of 800 inhabitants of an old dorm that is at risk of collapsing within the span of the night.
Who directed The Fool?
The Fool was directed by Yury Bykov.
Who stars in The Fool?
The principal cast of The Fool includes Artyom Bystrov, Natalya Surkova, Yuriy Tsurilo, Boris Nevzorov, Kirill Poluhin.
When was The Fool released and how long is it?
The Fool was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fool was composed by Yury Bykov.