The Namesake
Однофамилец
Synopsis
Having the opportunity to devote himself to science, the film’s protagonist, the talented engineer Kuzmin, stays on to work in production. Facing bureaucracy and careerism, the main character overcomes all obstacles on the way to achieving his goals...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olgerd Vorontsov
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniil Granin, Olgerd Vorontsov
- Original Title
- Однофамилец
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Sverdlovsk Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olgerd Vorontsov
Daniil Granin, Olgerd Vorontsov
Boris Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Olgerd Vorontsov
Director
Daniil Granin
Screenplay
Olgerd Vorontsov
Screenplay
Boris Shapiro
Director of Photography
Yuri Istratov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Namesake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Namesake about?
Having the opportunity to devote himself to science, the film’s protagonist, the talented engineer Kuzmin, stays on to work in production. Facing bureaucracy and careerism, the main character overcomes all obstacles on the way to achieving his goals...
Who directed The Namesake?
The Namesake was directed by Olgerd Vorontsov.
Who stars in The Namesake?
The principal cast of The Namesake includes Georgi Zhzhyonov, Rostislav Plyatt, Anatoliy Romashin, Alla Pokrovskaya, Igor Yankovsky.
When was The Namesake released and how long is it?
The Namesake was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.