The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa)
Series Overview
Mishka Yaponchik was a Ukrainian gangster, Jewish, lived in Odessa at the beginning of the XX century, the military leader of two thousand of gangsters and the prototype of Benia Krik in The "Odessa Tales" by Soviet Jewish writer Isaak Babel. Born Moisei Vinnitsky, Yaponchik ("the Japanese") was an exceptional and eccentric character. Hailed as the next Robin Hood, he established his own code of conduct forbidding the robbing of the poor and professional classes.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, Nov 9, 2011
Sergey GinzburgLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Episode 12”
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Cast & Creators
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Evgeniy Tkachuk
Михаил Винницкий
Aleksey Filimonov
Valentin Gaft
Igor Savochkin
Акула (авторитет)
Elena Shamova
Vadim Norshteyn
Igor Artashonov
Sergey Marin
Ilya Lykov
Petr Skvortsov
Rimma Markova
Yakov Gopp
Grinya, Akula's brother
Anatoliy Otradnov
Makota
Svetlana Chesnokova
танцорша кордебалета
Anatoly Basin
цирюльник
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergey Ginzburg
Maxim Belozor
Vladimir Davydenko
Eduard Moshkovich
Vladyslav Riashyn, Vitaliy Bordachev, Elizaveta Troitskaya
Department Leadership Roster
Nikita Chernov
Production Design
Eduard Moshkovich
Director of Photography
Vladyslav Riashyn
Producer
Vladimir Davydenko
Original Music Composer
Sergey Ginzburg
Director
Vitaliy Bordachev
Producer
Elizaveta Troitskaya
Producer
Maxim Belozor
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What is The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) about?
Mishka Yaponchik was a Ukrainian gangster, Jewish, lived in Odessa at the beginning of the XX century, the military leader of two thousand of gangsters and the prototype of Benia Krik in The "Odessa Tales" by Soviet Jewish writer Isaak Babel. Born Moisei Vinnitsky, Yaponchik ("the Japanese") was an exceptional and eccentric character. Hailed as the next Robin Hood, he established his own code of conduct forbidding the robbing of the poor and professional classes.
How many seasons does The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) have?
The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa)?
Key cast members in The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) include Evgeniy Tkachuk, Aleksey Filimonov, Valentin Gaft, Igor Savochkin, Elena Shamova.
Who created or directed The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa)?
The Life and Adventures of Mishka Yaponchik (Once in Odessa) was developed and directed by Sergey Ginzburg.