A Simple Death
Originally released in 1985. A Simple Death is a feature film. directed by Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valeriy Priyomykhov, Alisa Freyndlikh, and Vytautas Paukste
Synopsis
When a middle-aged high-court judge in 19th-century Russia starts to experience a sharp pain in his side, he soon finds himself bedridden with an undiagnosed terminal illness. Face-to-face with his own mortality, he becomes increasingly introspective and emotional as he ponders the reason for his acute suffering and imminent death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valeriy Priyomykhov
as Ivan Ilyich Golovin
Alisa Freyndlikh
as Praskovya Fyodorovna Golovina
Vytautas Paukste
as Dr. Mikhail Danilovich
Karina Moritts
as Lisa Golovina
Mikhail Danilov
as Narrator
E. Smirnov
Tamara Timofeeva
as Nanny
Stanislav Churkin
as Priest
Anatoliy Khudoleev
as Pyotr Ivanovich
A. Bukhvalov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Simple Death about?
When a middle-aged high-court judge in 19th-century Russia starts to experience a sharp pain in his side, he soon finds himself bedridden with an undiagnosed terminal illness. Face-to-face with his...
Who directed A Simple Death?
A Simple Death was directed by Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy.
How long is A Simple Death?
A Simple Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was A Simple Death released?
A Simple Death was released on March 4, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Simple Death?
The main cast of A Simple Death includes Valeriy Priyomykhov, Alisa Freyndlikh, Vytautas Paukste, Karina Moritts, Mikhail Danilov.