Dead Man's Letters
Письма мертвого человека
“Remember your humanity and forget the rest.”
Synopsis
In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to his only son that will never be read and tries to find shreds of hope in his new reality.
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Dead Man's Letters (1986) DEUTSCH TRAILER [HD]
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konstantin Lopushansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Konstantin Lopushansky, Vyacheslav Rybakov, Boris Strugatskiy, Aleksei German
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Zhurbin
- Original Title
- Письма мертвого человека
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konstantin Lopushansky
Konstantin Lopushansky, Vyacheslav Rybakov, Boris Strugatskiy, Aleksei German
Aleksandr Zhurbin
Nikolai Pokoptsev
T. Poulinoi
Yuri Golynchik, Raisa Proskuryakova
Department Leadership Roster
Konstantin Lopushansky
Director
Andzhela Sapunova
Costume Design
Yekaterina Shapkayts
Costume Design
Konstantin Lopushansky
Writer
Vyacheslav Rybakov
Writer
Boris Strugatskiy
Writer
Aleksei German
Writer
Viktor Ivanov
Production Design
T. Poulinoi
Editor
Nikolai Pokoptsev
Director of Photography
Yelena Amshinskaya
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man's Letters
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What is Dead Man's Letters about?
In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to his only son that will never be read and tries to find shreds of hope in his new reality.
Who directed Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters was directed by Konstantin Lopushansky.
Who stars in Dead Man's Letters?
The principal cast of Dead Man's Letters includes Rolan Bykov, Vatslav Dvorzhetsky, Vera Mayorova, Iosif Ryklin, Evgeniy Platokhin.
When was Dead Man's Letters released and how long is it?
Dead Man's Letters was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man's Letters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man's Letters was composed by Aleksandr Zhurbin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Man's Letters?
Dead Man's Letters holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).