Heart of a Dog
Собачье сердце
Synopsis
In 1920s Moscow, shortly after the October Revolution, a stray dog named Sharik is taken in by Professor Preobrazhensky, a wealthy and respected surgeon. The professor performs a daring medical experiment on the dog that changes him into a human being. As the newly transformed Sharikov begins to navigate life in the professor’s apartment, his crude behavior and revolutionary ideas turn the household upside down.
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Evgeniy Evstigneev
Professor Filipp Preobrazhenskyy
Boris Plotnikov
Doctor Bormental
Vladimir Tolokonnikov
Sharikov
Nina Ruslanova
Darya Petrovna
Olga Melikhova
Zinochka
Aleksei Mironov
Fyodor
Roman Kartsev
Shvonder
Anzhelika Nevolina
Vasnetsova
Natalya Fomenko
Vyazemskaya
Evgeniy Kuznetsov
Pestrukhin
Ivan Ganzha
Zharovkin
Valentina Kovel
Sergei Filippov
The Patient
Roman Tkachuk
Nikolai Nikolayevich Persikov
Aleksey Savostyanov
A. Ruden
Yu. Volkov
Anatoly Slivnikov
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Bortko
- Screenplay & Story
- Nataliya Bortko
- Original Score
- Vladimir Dashkevich
- Original Title
- Собачье сердце
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Bortko
Nataliya Bortko, Mikhail Bulgakov, Yuli Kim
Vladimir Dashkevich
Yuriy Shaygardanov
Leda Semyonova
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Bortko
Director
Nataliya Bortko
Screenplay
Yuriy Shaygardanov
Director of Photography
Vladimir Svetozarov
Production Design
Vladimir Dashkevich
Original Music Composer
Lidiya Kryukova
Costume Design
Leda Semyonova
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of a Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of a Dog about?
In 1920s Moscow, shortly after the October Revolution, a stray dog named Sharik is taken in by Professor Preobrazhensky, a wealthy and respected surgeon. The professor performs a daring medical experiment on the dog that changes him into a human being. As the newly transformed Sharikov begins to navigate life in the professor’s apartment, his crude behavior and revolutionary ideas turn the household upside down.
Who directed Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog was directed by Vladimir Bortko.
Who stars in Heart of a Dog?
The principal cast of Heart of a Dog includes Evgeniy Evstigneev, Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Nina Ruslanova, Olga Melikhova.
When was Heart of a Dog released and how long is it?
Heart of a Dog was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Heart of a Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heart of a Dog was composed by Vladimir Dashkevich.
Is Heart of a Dog based on a book or true story?
Heart of a Dog is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mikhail Bulgakov".