From the Life of Potapov
Из жизни Потапова
Synopsis
A novella about the head of a large team working in the defense industry, a major scientist, who took the responsibility in difficult conditions to continue the failed experiments. The ensuing heart attack gave reason for his re-election, and his closest friend Astakhov, accusing Potapov of frivolity and self-rule, seeks to stop the tests. Potapov is suspended, his wife leaves him, there is a misfortune with a loved one. But he continues to work.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikolai Skuybin
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergej Ivanov, Nikolai Skuybin
- Original Score
- Roman Ledenyov
- Original Title
- Из жизни Потапова
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikolai Skuybin
Sergej Ivanov, Nikolai Skuybin
Roman Ledenyov
Vadim Alisov
Yelena Klimenko
Department Leadership Roster
Nelli Fomina
Costume Design
Vadim Alisov
Director of Photography
Sergej Ivanov
Writer
Aleksandr Borisov
Production Design
Yelena Klimenko
Editor
Roman Ledenyov
Original Music Composer
Nikolai Skuybin
Writer
Nikolai Skuybin
Director
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What is From the Life of Potapov about?
A novella about the head of a large team working in the defense industry, a major scientist, who took the responsibility in difficult conditions to continue the failed experiments. The ensuing heart attack gave reason for his re-election, and his closest friend Astakhov, accusing Potapov of frivolity and self-rule, seeks to stop the tests. Potapov is suspended, his wife leaves him, there is a misfortune with a loved one. But he continues to work.
Who directed From the Life of Potapov?
From the Life of Potapov was directed by Nikolai Skuybin.
Who stars in From the Life of Potapov?
The principal cast of From the Life of Potapov includes Aleksandr Filippenko, Nikolay Penkov, Mikhail Gluzskiy, Tatyana Dogileva, Tamara Akulova.
When was From the Life of Potapov released and how long is it?
From the Life of Potapov was released in 1986 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for From the Life of Potapov?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From the Life of Potapov was composed by Roman Ledenyov.