Ruma Elsa
Безобразная Эльза
Synopsis
The professor's widow Vivi Cassel has three daughters: pretty Irma and Paula and unattractive, but smart, sharp-tongued Elsa, who is humiliated by the condescending attitude of her sisters and mother. She decides to prove that being a woman is much easier than being a person. After visiting a beauty salon, she makes not only her sisters' suitors fall in love with her, but also the mother's fiancé.
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Tatyana Dogileva
Эльза (Санту), дочь Виви Кассель, студентка
Vasiliy Bochkaryov
Эрки Карело, агроном, жених Паулы
Evgeniy Steblov
Уску Аалманен, студент-химик
Aleksandr Lenkov
Перти Уоррес, скульптор
Ludmila Shaposhnikova
Виви Кассель, профессорская вдова, мать трёх дочерей
Valentina Kareva
Паула, дочь Виви Кассель
Inna Alenikova
Ирма, балерина, дочь Виви Кассель
Irina Sokolova
Мини, служанка
Anatoliy Barantsev
профессор Тави Карвелло, жених Виви Кассель
Andrei Tsimbal
фоторепортёр
Mikhail Lvov
Рассененни, репортёр
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pavel Khomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Ensio Rislakki
- Original Score
- Igor Yakushenko
- Original Title
- Безобразная Эльза
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Gosteleradio USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pavel Khomsky
Ensio Rislakki
Igor Yakushenko
Yefim Ratsimor
Department Leadership Roster
Yefim Ratsimor
Director of Photography
Olga Levina
Production Design
Greta Taar
Costume Design
Pavel Khomsky
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruma Elsa
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What is Ruma Elsa about?
The professor's widow Vivi Cassel has three daughters: pretty Irma and Paula and unattractive, but smart, sharp-tongued Elsa, who is humiliated by the condescending attitude of her sisters and mother. She decides to prove that being a woman is much easier than being a person. After visiting a beauty salon, she makes not only her sisters' suitors fall in love with her, but also the mother's fiancé.
Who directed Ruma Elsa?
Ruma Elsa was directed by Pavel Khomsky.
Who stars in Ruma Elsa?
The principal cast of Ruma Elsa includes Tatyana Dogileva, Vasiliy Bochkaryov, Evgeniy Steblov, Aleksandr Lenkov, Ludmila Shaposhnikova.
When was Ruma Elsa released and how long is it?
Ruma Elsa was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruma Elsa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruma Elsa was composed by Igor Yakushenko.
Is Ruma Elsa based on a book or true story?
Ruma Elsa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ensio Rislakki".