Cruelty
Originally released in 1959. Cruelty is a drama/crime film. directed by Vladimir Skuybin.
Starring Georgiy Yumatov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, and Boris Andreyev
Synopsis
A criminal drama based on the story of the same name by Pavel Nilin. The first years of Soviet power in East Siberia. Malyshev,deputy chief of Criminal Investigation Department, a Komsomol member, wins over to the Soviet power a former field-hand and now a bandit Lazar Baukin, and the latter tells him about Vorontsov, the gang leader. Malyshev guarantees Baukin’s freedom. However the chief arrests him in order to reap laurels of catching the gang leader. Malyshev is in despair - he has brought under execution the man who has fully trusted him. The situation gets worse due to his personal drama and Malyshev commits suicide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Georgiy Yumatov
as Венька Малышев
Nikolay Kryuchkov
as Ефрем Ефремович, начальник УГРо
Boris Andreyev
as Лазарь Евтифьевич Баукин
Aleksandr Susnin
as Санька, сотрудник УГРо (от имени которого ведется повествование)
Vladimir Andreyev
as Яков Узелков, корреспондент
Klavdiya Khabarova
as Кланька Звягина, любовница Воронцова
Apollon Yachnitskiy
as Константин Иванович Воронцов, главарь банды
Margarita Zhigunova
as Юлька Мальцева, медсестра
Nikolay Pogodin
as сотрудник угрозыска
Vyacheslav Bogachyov
as сотрудник угрозыска
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cruelty about?
A criminal drama based on the story of the same name by Pavel Nilin. The first years of Soviet power in East Siberia. Malyshev,deputy chief of Criminal Investigation Department, a Komsomol member, ...
Who directed Cruelty?
Cruelty was directed by Vladimir Skuybin.
How long is Cruelty?
Cruelty has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Cruelty released?
Cruelty was released on August 6, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cruelty?
The main cast of Cruelty includes Georgiy Yumatov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Boris Andreyev, Aleksandr Susnin, Vladimir Andreyev.