The Marriage of Balzaminov
"The Russian Comedy Farce!"
Originally released in 1964. The Marriage of Balzaminov is a comedy/romance film. directed by Konstantin Voinov. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Georgiy Vitsin, Lyudmila Shagalova, and Lidiya Smirnova
Synopsis
Based on the trilogy of Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Moscow, XIX century. A small official Misha Balzaminov lives in a small house. He, like his mother, sees his happiness in marrying a rich bride. Misha images in dreams and fantasies that he is a general or even a king — rich and domineering. And in reality, poor Balzaminov is haunted by setbacks...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Georgiy Vitsin
as жених, Михайло Бальзаминов
Lyudmila Shagalova
as матушка Миши, Павла Петровна
Lidiya Smirnova
as сваха, Акулина Гавриловна
Ekaterina Savinova
as кухарка, Матрёна
Zhanna Prokhorenko
as Капочка Ничкина
Lyudmila Gurchenko
as Устинька
Tamara Nosova
as Ничкина, мать Капочки, сестра купца Неуеденова
Nikolay Kryuchkov
as Неуеденов, московский купец, дядя Капочки
Rolan Bykov
as Лукьян Лукьянович Чебаков, военный
Inna Makarova
as Анфиса Пежёнова, старшая сестра
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marriage of Balzaminov about?
Based on the trilogy of Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Moscow, XIX century. A small official Misha Balzaminov lives in a small house. He, like his mother, sees his happiness in marrying a rich bride. Misha ...
Who directed The Marriage of Balzaminov?
The Marriage of Balzaminov was directed by Konstantin Voinov.
How long is The Marriage of Balzaminov?
The Marriage of Balzaminov has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Marriage of Balzaminov released?
The Marriage of Balzaminov was released on December 25, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Marriage of Balzaminov?
The main cast of The Marriage of Balzaminov includes Georgiy Vitsin, Lyudmila Shagalova, Lidiya Smirnova, Ekaterina Savinova, Zhanna Prokhorenko.