Amazing Wager
Удивительный заклад
Synopsis
The action of the film takes place in a provincial town in pre-revolutionary Russia. Two friends, Semka and Alyosha, decide to run away to America. The owner of the pawnshop, where the guys bring a white fluffy cat, not only accepts the amazing pledge but also helps the boys figure out their lives...
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Vladimir Magdenkov
Семка
Lenya Bazutkin
Алеша Власьев
Valentina Talyzina
мать Алеши
Antonina Pavlycheva
бабушка
Gennady Dyudyaev
Костя
Pavel Shpringfeld
Хранид
Vladimir Vasilyev
инспектор
Mikhail Ivanov
учитель словесности
Nikolay Gorlov
Порфирьев
Vladimir Dontsov
юный революционер
Andrey Krupenin
оборванец
D. Lezhava
Оцеола
Lyubov Malinovskaya
Фомина
Marina Malkova
сестра
Pavel Pervushin
доктор
Aleksandr Susnin
М.Т.Фомин (Трофимыч)
Arkadi Trusov
дядя Вася
P. Alyabin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonid Makarychev
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikodim Gippius, Ekaterina Boronina, Kheyli Elken
- Original Score
- Vladislav Kladnitskiy
- Original Title
- Удивительный заклад
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonid Makarychev
Nikodim Gippius, Ekaterina Boronina, Kheyli Elken
Vladislav Kladnitskiy
Nikolay Zhilin
Galina Baranova
Polina Borisova
Department Leadership Roster
Leonid Makarychev
Director
Nikodim Gippius
Writer
Nikolay Zhilin
Director of Photography
Vladimir Gasilov
Production Design
Vladislav Kladnitskiy
Original Music Composer
Galina Baranova
Editor
V. Magilyanskaya
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Amazing Wager.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amazing Wager
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What is Amazing Wager about?
The action of the film takes place in a provincial town in pre-revolutionary Russia. Two friends, Semka and Alyosha, decide to run away to America. The owner of the pawnshop, where the guys bring a white fluffy cat, not only accepts the amazing pledge but also helps the boys figure out their lives...
Who directed Amazing Wager?
Amazing Wager was directed by Leonid Makarychev.
Who stars in Amazing Wager?
The principal cast of Amazing Wager includes Vladimir Magdenkov, Lenya Bazutkin, Valentina Talyzina, Antonina Pavlycheva, Gennady Dyudyaev.
When was Amazing Wager released and how long is it?
Amazing Wager was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Amazing Wager?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amazing Wager was composed by Vladislav Kladnitskiy.
Is Amazing Wager based on a book or true story?
Amazing Wager is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ekaterina Boronina".