The Very Same Munchhausen
Originally released in 1979. The Very Same Munchhausen is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mark Zakharov. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Oleg Yankovskiy, Inna Churikova, and Yelena Koreneva
Synopsis
A philosophical and poetic portrait of the famous (or maybe infamous?) Baron Munchhausen. His crazy, yet very merriment, stories, views and behavior is what sets him apart from others. He becomes alienated from the society that failed to grasp his brilliance. In fact, his brilliance is what underlines the faults with the society itself. It's a beautiful yet tragic story that is filled with dense and intellectual dialogue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (87 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oleg Yankovskiy
as Baron von Münchhausen
Inna Churikova
as Jacobine von Münchhausen
Yelena Koreneva
as Martha
Igor Kvasha
as Burgomaster
Aleksandr Abdulov
as Heinrich Ramkopf
Leonid Yarmolnik
as Theophil von Münchhausen
Yuri Katin-Yartsev
as Thomas
Vladimir Dolinskiy
as Pastor
Leonid Bronevoy
as Duke of Hanover
Semyon Farada
as Commander-in-Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Very Same Munchhausen about?
A philosophical and poetic portrait of the famous (or maybe infamous?) Baron Munchhausen. His crazy, yet very merriment, stories, views and behavior is what sets him apart from others. He becomes a...
Who directed The Very Same Munchhausen?
The Very Same Munchhausen was directed by Mark Zakharov.
How long is The Very Same Munchhausen?
The Very Same Munchhausen has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was The Very Same Munchhausen released?
The Very Same Munchhausen was released on December 31, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Very Same Munchhausen?
The main cast of The Very Same Munchhausen includes Oleg Yankovskiy, Inna Churikova, Yelena Koreneva, Igor Kvasha, Aleksandr Abdulov.