Dead Souls
Originally released in 1984. Dead Souls is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mikhail Shveitser. With a runtime of 6h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aleksandr Trofimov, Aleksandr Kalyagin, and Yuri Bogatyryov
Synopsis
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov plans to buy the titles to “dead souls” and use them as collateral to obtain a large loan. He comes to a small provincial town and begins to proposition the local landowners. These landowners are revealed to be so petty and avaricious that not even Chichikov’s amazing offer can be worked to his advantage on them. Some stall, some refuse for no obvious reasons, some promise and then renege, and others want “in on the deal.” In the end, Chichikov, having concluded that the landowners are a hopeless lot, leaves for other regions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
6h 28m
388 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aleksandr Trofimov
as Nikolai Gogol
Aleksandr Kalyagin
as Chichikov
Yuri Bogatyryov
as Manilov
Larisa Udovichenko
as Manilov's wife
Tamara Nosova
as Korobochka
Viktor Sergachyov
as Mizhuyev
Mariya Vinogradova
as Mavra
Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
as Plushkin
Vyacheslav Nevinnyy
as Sobakevich
Inna Churikova
as Lady, nice in every respect
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gosteleradio USSR
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Souls about?
Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov plans to buy the titles to “dead souls” and use them as collateral to obtain a large loan. He comes to a small provincial town and begins to proposition the local land...
Who directed Dead Souls?
Dead Souls was directed by Mikhail Shveitser.
How long is Dead Souls?
Dead Souls has a runtime of 6 hours and 28 minutes (388 minutes total).
When was Dead Souls released?
Dead Souls was released on November 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Souls?
The main cast of Dead Souls includes Aleksandr Trofimov, Aleksandr Kalyagin, Yuri Bogatyryov, Larisa Udovichenko, Tamara Nosova.