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Stanislav Chekan
Ivan Maximovich Poddubny
Yuri Medvedev
Nikita, Ivan's pal
Iya Arepina
Marusya Nikolayevna, aka Mimi
Boris Petker
Giuseppe Truzzi
Leonid Topchiyev
Orlando
Tamara Loginova
Durov's wife
Georgiy Vitsin
Enrico, a clown
Kyunna Ignatova
Esterina Truzzi
Stepan Kayukov
Vanya, wrestling contest promoter
Grigoriy Shpigel
Solomonsky
Anatoliy Solovyov
Raoul Boucher
Grigori Abrokosov
Mr. Fish
Vladimir Muravyov
Fish's buddy
Maya Kazakova
Alena
Polina Nyatko
Ivan's Mother
Alexander Alexandrovich Mikhailov
Anatoli Leonidovich Durov
Vladimir Makhov
Valentina Surkova
Mimi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Barnet, Konstantin Yudin
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikolay Pogodin, Grigoriy Mariamov
- Original Score
- Yuri Biryukov
- Original Title
- Борец и клоун
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Barnet, Konstantin Yudin
Nikolay Pogodin, Grigoriy Mariamov
Yuri Biryukov
Sergei Poluyanov
Tatyana Zinchuk
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Barnet
Director
Konstantin Yudin
Director
Yuri Biryukov
Original Music Composer
Sergei Poluyanov
Director of Photography
Tatyana Zinchuk
Editor
Vasiliy Shcherbak
Production Design
Mariya Zhukova
Costume Design
Nikolay Pogodin
Writer
Boris Erdman
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrestler and the Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wrestler and the Clown about?
It's a story about two of the most famous russian personages. They become friends, and then go along on the path of glory in parallel.
Who directed The Wrestler and the Clown?
The Wrestler and the Clown was directed by Boris Barnet, Konstantin Yudin.
Who stars in The Wrestler and the Clown?
The principal cast of The Wrestler and the Clown includes Stanislav Chekan, Yuri Medvedev, Iya Arepina, Boris Petker, Leonid Topchiyev.
When was The Wrestler and the Clown released and how long is it?
The Wrestler and the Clown was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrestler and the Clown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrestler and the Clown was composed by Yuri Biryukov.