The Cutlass
"Dagger will reveal its secret to those who deserve it..."
Originally released in 1954. The Cutlass is a mystery/family film. directed by Mikhail Shveitser. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, and Vladimir Shakhmametiev
Synopsis
The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Suddenly, a white gang of Nikitsky bursts into the village and attacks Misha’s house, where Commissioner Polevoy lives. The purpose of Nikitskiy (aka Nikolskiy) is a dagger located at Polevoy. Saving the commissioner, Misha learns from him the history and secret of the weapon, and receives it for storage with a request to solve the secret. Having returned with adventures to Petrograd, Misha Polyakov with friends begins to unravel the riddle of the dagger, in the handle of which is encrypted text.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Arkadi Tolbuzin
as Commissar Polevoy
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Nikitskiy
Vladimir Shakhmametiev
as Misha Polyakov
Boris Arakelov
as Genka
Nina Krachkovskaya
as Valya Ivanova
German Khovanov
as Sviridov
Natalya Rashevskaya
as Mariya Gavrilovna Terentyeva
Konstantin Adashevsky
as Philatelist
Sergei Filippov
as Filin
Igor Kasparov
as Slava
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cutlass about?
The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Sudden...
Who directed The Cutlass?
The Cutlass was directed by Mikhail Shveitser.
How long is The Cutlass?
The Cutlass has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Cutlass released?
The Cutlass was released on November 22, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cutlass?
The main cast of The Cutlass includes Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Shakhmametiev, Boris Arakelov, Nina Krachkovskaya.