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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrey Smirnov, Boris Yashin
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrey Smirnov, Boris Yashin, Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Alfred Schnittke
- Original Title
- Шуточка
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrey Smirnov, Boris Yashin
Andrey Smirnov, Boris Yashin, Anton Chekhov
Alfred Schnittke
Yuri Skhirtladze
Department Leadership Roster
Andrey Smirnov
Director
Boris Yashin
Director
Mikhail Kartashov
Production Design
Leonid Platov
Production Design
Andrey Smirnov
Writer
Boris Yashin
Writer
Yuri Skhirtladze
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Joke.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Joke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Joke about?
Based on the short story of the same name by A.P. Chekhov.
Who directed A Joke?
A Joke was directed by Andrey Smirnov, Boris Yashin.
Who stars in A Joke?
The principal cast of A Joke includes Nonna Terentyeva, Nikita Mikhalkov, Andrei Popov.
When was A Joke released and how long is it?
A Joke was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Joke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Joke was composed by Alfred Schnittke.
Is A Joke based on a book or true story?
A Joke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anton Chekhov".