Chekist
"The face of death"
Originally released in 1992. Chekist is a drama film. directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin.
Starring Igor Sergeev, Aleksey Poluyan, and Mikhail Vasserbaum
Synopsis
Srubov is a part of CHEKA, the secret police Lenin established after the Bolshevik Revolution. They arrest, interview for a minute, try in ten seconds, and execute intellectuals, aristocrats, Jews, clergy, and their families. In the building basement, five people at a time are shot as they stand naked facing wooden doors. No one to remember their last words; no martyrs, just anonymous bodies. Daily, the kangaroo court, the executions, the loading of bodies onto wagons. Srubov is cold, distant, sexually dysfunctional, and a deep thinker, hated by former friends and his family. As he tries to reason the nature of revolution and the purpose of CHEKA, he slowly goes mad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Igor Sergeev
as Andrey Pavlovich Srubov
Aleksey Poluyan
as Jan Pepel
Mikhail Vasserbaum
as Isaak Kats
Sergei Isavnin
as Semyon Khudonogov
Vasiliy Domrachyov
as Yefim Solonin
Aleksandr Medvedev
as Ivan Mudynya
Aleksandr Kharashkevich
as Aleksey Bozhe
Igor Golovin
as commandant
Nina Usatova
as cleaner
Viktor Khozyainov
as Naum Nepomnyaschiy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sodaperaga Productions
- Studio Troitskij Most
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chekist about?
Srubov is a part of CHEKA, the secret police Lenin established after the Bolshevik Revolution. They arrest, interview for a minute, try in ten seconds, and execute intellectuals, aristocrats, Jews,...
Who directed Chekist?
Chekist was directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin.
How long is Chekist?
Chekist has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Chekist released?
Chekist was released on September 15, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chekist?
The main cast of Chekist includes Igor Sergeev, Aleksey Poluyan, Mikhail Vasserbaum, Sergei Isavnin, Vasiliy Domrachyov.