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The Mathematician and the Devil

Математик и чёрт

Synopsis

A mathematician offers to sell his soul to the devil for a proof or disproof of Fermat's Last Theorem.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Semyon Raytburt
Screenplay & Story
Semyon Raytburt
Original Title
Математик и чёрт
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
21m
Production Studios
Tsentrnauchfilm, TO "Raduga"

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Semyon Raytburt

Screenplay & Story

Semyon Raytburt, Arthur Porges

Director of Photography

Pavel Tartakov

Department Leadership Roster

Semyon Raytburt

Semyon Raytburt

Screenplay

Semyon Raytburt

Semyon Raytburt

Director

Pavel Tartakov

Director of Photography

Leonid Chibisov

Leonid Chibisov

Production Design

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mathematician and the Devil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Mathematician and the Devil about?

A mathematician offers to sell his soul to the devil for a proof or disproof of Fermat's Last Theorem.

Who directed The Mathematician and the Devil?

The Mathematician and the Devil was directed by Semyon Raytburt.

Who stars in The Mathematician and the Devil?

The principal cast of The Mathematician and the Devil includes Vsevolod Shestakov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Alla Pokrovskaya.

When was The Mathematician and the Devil released and how long is it?

The Mathematician and the Devil was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 21m.