The Drayman and the King
Биндюжник и Король
Synopsis
Moldavanka is a legendary district of pre-revolutionary Odesa, a bustling, carefree world brimming with vibrant southern life. It is home to a colorful, cheerful crowd, as well as the pride of Moldavanka — the charming bandit Benya Krik, nicknamed the King, son of the horse dealer Mendel Krik. The whole story begins when Mendel decides to leave his family and run off with the young beauty Marusya, selling his famous Odesa stable...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Alenikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Alenikov
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Zhurbin
- Original Title
- Биндюжник и Король
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Alenikov
Vladimir Alenikov, Isaak Babel
Aleksandr Zhurbin
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Alenikov
Director
Aleksandr Zhurbin
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Alenikov
Screenplay
Mark Gorelik
Production Design
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What is The Drayman and the King about?
Moldavanka is a legendary district of pre-revolutionary Odesa, a bustling, carefree world brimming with vibrant southern life. It is home to a colorful, cheerful crowd, as well as the pride of Moldavanka — the charming bandit Benya Krik, nicknamed the King, son of the horse dealer Mendel Krik. The whole story begins when Mendel decides to leave his family and run off with the young beauty Marusya, selling his famous Odesa stable...
Who directed The Drayman and the King?
The Drayman and the King was directed by Vladimir Alenikov.
Who stars in The Drayman and the King?
The principal cast of The Drayman and the King includes Maksim Leonidov, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Zinoviy Gerdt, Irina Rozanova, Andrey Urgant.
When was The Drayman and the King released and how long is it?
The Drayman and the King was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drayman and the King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drayman and the King was composed by Aleksandr Zhurbin.
Is The Drayman and the King based on a book or true story?
The Drayman and the King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isaak Babel".