Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat
Originally released in 1976. Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat is a crime/action film. directed by Grigori Kromanov. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, and Yekaterina Vasilyeva
Synopsis
In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isayev is sent to this country. He establishes that the cipher of the Soviet embassy Olenetskaya works for the German resident Nolmar, with whom employees of Gokhran Kozlovskaya and an appraiser Yakov Shelekhes are associated. As a result of the provocation, Isayev was arrested. In the prison cell, he finds himself together with the famous Russian writer Nikandrov, who could not find himself in post-revolutionary Russia and went abroad. Released soon by the efforts of his comrades, Isayev continues the struggle for the fate of Nikandrov — for his return to his homeland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
3.1/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vladimir Ivashov
as Isayev
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
as Vorontsov
Yekaterina Vasilyeva
as Anna Viktorovna
Margarita Terekhova
as Vera
Tatyana Samoylova
as Olenetskaya
Edita Pyekha
as Lida Bosse
Nikolai Volkov Ml.
as Nikandrov
Nikolai Volkov St.
as Vladimirov
Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov
as Osip Shelekhes
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
as Roman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Tallinnfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat about?
In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isay...
Who directed Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat was directed by Grigori Kromanov.
How long is Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
When was Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat released?
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat was released on June 21, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
The main cast of Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat includes Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Yekaterina Vasilyeva, Margarita Terekhova, Tatyana Samoylova.