The Government Inspector
Synopsis
Gogol's comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia.
Top Cast
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Tony Hancock
Hlestakov
Reginald Barratt
Yosif
John Phillips
The Mayor
Helen Christie
Anna
Susan Maryott
Marya
Peter Copley
School Superintendent
Philip Leaver
Health Commissioner
Noel Howlett
The Judge
Wilfrid Brambell
The Postmaster
Michael Segal
Bobchinsky
John Gill
Dobchinsky
Harold Kasket
Abdulla
Denis Holmes
2nd Merchant
Hamilton Dyce
3rd Merchant
Reginald Hearne
Police Superintendent
Frank Sieman
Innkeeper
Gertan Klauber
Mishka
Alexis Bobrinskoy
Gendarme
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bromly
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Thomas
- Original Title
- The Government Inspector
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bromly
Barry Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Thomas
Writer
Alan Bromly
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Government Inspector
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What is The Government Inspector about?
Gogol's comedy of errors, satirizing human greed, stupidity, and the extensive political corruption of Imperial Russia.
Who directed The Government Inspector?
The Government Inspector was directed by Alan Bromly.
Who stars in The Government Inspector?
The principal cast of The Government Inspector includes Tony Hancock, Reginald Barratt, John Phillips, Helen Christie, Susan Maryott.
When was The Government Inspector released and how long is it?
The Government Inspector was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.