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IMDb19881h 5mSoviet Union

Fortieth Day

Сороковой день

Synopsis

A man died. Right near his home – he got hit by a car. On the fortieth day, his family and friends gather to honor his memory. A familiar situation – division of inheritance. Everyone is given the right to show their best and worst qualities. Not everyone gets out of this situation with honor. Suddenly, the process of division is interrupted by the arrival of the very driver under whose wheels the man died.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Oleg Eryshev
Screenplay & Story
Aleksandr Sharymov
Original Score
Yuri Simakin
Original Title
Сороковой день
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Lentelefilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oleg Eryshev

Screenplay & Story

Aleksandr Sharymov

Original Score & Music

Yuri Simakin

Department Leadership Roster

Aleksandr Sharymov

Screenplay

Yuri Simakin

Original Music Composer

Larisa Lukonina

Production Design

Oleg Eryshev

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fortieth Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortieth Day

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

What is Fortieth Day about?

A man died. Right near his home – he got hit by a car. On the fortieth day, his family and friends gather to honor his memory. A familiar situation – division of inheritance. Everyone is given the right to show their best and worst qualities. Not everyone gets out of this situation with honor. Suddenly, the process of division is interrupted by the arrival of the very driver under whose wheels the man died.

Who directed Fortieth Day?

Fortieth Day was directed by Oleg Eryshev.

Who stars in Fortieth Day?

The principal cast of Fortieth Day includes Inna Makarova, Viktor Ilichyov, Lyudmila Shevel, Vadim Yermolayev, Oleg Dmitriyev.

When was Fortieth Day released and how long is it?

Fortieth Day was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.

Who composed the musical score for Fortieth Day?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fortieth Day was composed by Yuri Simakin.