Courier
Originally released in 1986. Courier is a drama/romance film. directed by Karen Shakhnazarov. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fyodor Dunayevsky, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva, and Oleg Basilashvili
Synopsis
Ivan Mirosnikov, a cheeky young man in the Gorbachev era, is trying to figure out what to do with his life (he's not in college, and the 2-year mandatory military service is looming large ahead of him). Meanwhile, he lives with his divorced mother, and works as a courier at a Russian newspaper. Through his job, he meets patronizing Professor Kuznetzov and his rebellious daughter Katya. To annoy the professor, Ivan claims to have an affair with Katya. To his surprise, Katya backs his story up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (129 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fyodor Dunayevsky
as Ivan
Anastasiya Nemolyaeva
as Katya
Oleg Basilashvili
as Katya's father
Inna Churikova
as Ivan's mother
Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy
as Ivan's chief
Vladimir Menshov
as Guest on Katya's birthday
Svetlana Kryuchkova
as Zinaida Pavlovna
Alika Smekhova
as Nina
Sergey Chonishvili
as Ilya
Nikolai Karnaukhov
as staff department
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Courier about?
Ivan Mirosnikov, a cheeky young man in the Gorbachev era, is trying to figure out what to do with his life (he's not in college, and the 2-year mandatory military service is looming large ahead of ...
Who directed Courier?
Courier was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov.
How long is Courier?
Courier has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Courier released?
Courier was released on June 6, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Courier?
The main cast of Courier includes Fyodor Dunayevsky, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili, Inna Churikova, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy.
Is Courier worth watching?
Courier has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 129 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.