Rook of Despair
Ладья отчаяния
Synopsis
In the Belarusian city of Rogachev, there lived a poor nobleman named Gervasy Vylivakha—a joker and merry fellow, a drunkard and a debauchee. He lived in style, without looking back, and when the time came to leave this world of the living, Gervasy did not lose his presence of mind and began a game with Death itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oleg Belousov
- Screenplay & Story
- Oleg Belousov
- Original Score
- Evgeniy Glebov
- Original Title
- Ладья отчаяния
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Belarusfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oleg Belousov
Oleg Belousov
Evgeniy Glebov
Lieanarda Zubienka
Department Leadership Roster
Oleg Belousov
Director
Oleg Belousov
Writer
Lieanarda Zubienka
Producer
Vyacheslav Tarasov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rook of Despair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rook of Despair about?
In the Belarusian city of Rogachev, there lived a poor nobleman named Gervasy Vylivakha—a joker and merry fellow, a drunkard and a debauchee. He lived in style, without looking back, and when the time came to leave this world of the living, Gervasy did not lose his presence of mind and began a game with Death itself.
Who directed Rook of Despair?
Rook of Despair was directed by Oleg Belousov.
Who stars in Rook of Despair?
The principal cast of Rook of Despair includes Ivan Matskevich, Vladimir Ponochevny.
When was Rook of Despair released and how long is it?
Rook of Despair was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Rook of Despair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rook of Despair was composed by Evgeniy Glebov.