The Stoker
Originally released in 2010. The Stoker is a drama/crime film. directed by Aleksey Balabanov. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mikhail Skryabin, Yuri Matveyev, and Aleksandr Mosin
Synopsis
A shell-shocked Afghanistan war hero named Ivan Skryabin (Mikhail Skryabin) spends his days stoking the fire in a giant coal furnace. When he isn’t tending the flames, he keeps busy with other activities. He works on a historical novel. His adult daughter Sasha (Aida Tumutova) comes to visit. Local kids come to gaze at the flames. Gangsters, including a former Army sergeant (Aleksandr Mosin) and a sniper known as Bison (Yuri Matveyev), drop by to add special kindling to the fire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (66 votes)
Box Office
$183.6K
Worldwide gross
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mikhail Skryabin
as Kochegar
Yuri Matveyev
as Vassily 'Bizon'
Aleksandr Mosin
as Sergeant - father of Masha
Aida Tumutova
as Sasha, daughter Kochegar
Anna Korotayeva
as Masha
Filipp Dyachkov
Vyacheslav Pavlyut
as Fyodor Alekseevich
Vyacheslav Telnov
as Andrei Sergeevich
Pyotr Semak
as colonel, Vera's father
Irina Osnovina
as cashier
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Revenue
- $183,640
Production Companies
- CTB Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stoker about?
A shell-shocked Afghanistan war hero named Ivan Skryabin (Mikhail Skryabin) spends his days stoking the fire in a giant coal furnace. When he isn’t tending the flames, he keeps busy with other ac...
Who directed The Stoker?
The Stoker was directed by Aleksey Balabanov.
How long is The Stoker?
The Stoker has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Stoker released?
The Stoker was released on October 13, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stoker?
The main cast of The Stoker includes Mikhail Skryabin, Yuri Matveyev, Aleksandr Mosin, Aida Tumutova, Anna Korotayeva.