A Fist in the Side
Бедняку впрок - кулаку в бок
Synopsis
Ivan Lopatin, a Red Army soldier who has arrived in the village, convinces the peasants of the need to insure their livestock and buildings. But a kulak, on the advice of the priest, sets fire to Lopatin's yard. The fire destroys half of the village, and the priest, having quarreled with the kulak, tells the peasants the name of the arsonist. The kulak is arrested, and the peasants receive insurance money. The film ends with documentary footage of M.I. Kalinin's speech to the workers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yakov Poselsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniil Gessen
- Original Title
- Бедняку впрок - кулаку в бок
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yakov Poselsky
Daniil Gessen
Grigory Giber
Department Leadership Roster
Yakov Poselsky
Director
Daniil Gessen
Writer
Grigory Giber
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fist in the Side
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What is A Fist in the Side about?
Ivan Lopatin, a Red Army soldier who has arrived in the village, convinces the peasants of the need to insure their livestock and buildings. But a kulak, on the advice of the priest, sets fire to Lopatin's yard. The fire destroys half of the village, and the priest, having quarreled with the kulak, tells the peasants the name of the arsonist. The kulak is arrested, and the peasants receive insurance money. The film ends with documentary footage of M.I. Kalinin's speech to the workers.
Who directed A Fist in the Side?
A Fist in the Side was directed by Yakov Poselsky.
Who stars in A Fist in the Side?
The principal cast of A Fist in the Side includes Ivan Shtraukh, Iona Talanov.
When was A Fist in the Side released and how long is it?
A Fist in the Side was released in 1924 with a total runtime of Unknown.