The Inspector-General
Originally released in 1952. The Inspector-General is a comedy film. directed by Vladimir Petrov. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Igor Gorbachyov, Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya, and Tamara Nosova
Synopsis
Khlestakov is a young flamboyant crook, who is broke. He finds himself in a small Russian town, where local authorities are waiting for an undercover inspector from the capital St. Petersburg. Khlestakov is mistaken for an undercover inspector, and uses the situation for taking bribes from the local governor and flirting with both his wife and daughter. Khlestakov abuses the corruption and hypocrisy of the local authorities until, at the end, the real inspector shows up...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Igor Gorbachyov
Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya
as Mme. Anna Andreyevna Skvoznik-Dmukhanoskaya
Tamara Nosova
Alexander Polinsky
Yuriy Tolubeev
Elena Ponsova
as Ivanova
Ivan Ryzhov
as Свистунов (полицейский)
Anatoliy Kubatskiy
as слуга трактирный
Anna Zarzhitskaya
as Korobkina
Vladimir Uralskiy
as Merchant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Inspector-General about?
Khlestakov is a young flamboyant crook, who is broke. He finds himself in a small Russian town, where local authorities are waiting for an undercover inspector from the capital St. Petersburg. Khle...
Who directed The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
How long is The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was The Inspector-General released?
The Inspector-General was released on December 1, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Inspector-General?
The main cast of The Inspector-General includes Igor Gorbachyov, Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya, Tamara Nosova, Alexander Polinsky, Yuriy Tolubeev.