Movie Description
Афоня
(1976)Overview
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Featured Crew
- Director : Georgiy Daneliya
- Writer : Aleksandr Borodyanskiy
- Editor : Tatyana Egorycheva
- Cast : Leonid Kuravlyov,Yevgeniya Simonova,Evgeni Leonov,Valentina Talyzina,Nikolai Parfyonov,Nina Ruslanova,Radner Muratov,Savely Kramarov,Boryslav Brondukov,Vladimir Basov,Nina Maslova,Tamara Sovchi,Gotlib Roninson,Aleksey Vanin,Nikolay Grinko,Nikolay Grabbe,Mikhail Svetin,Igor Bogolyubov,Gennadiy Yalovich,Rene Khobua,Tatiana Rasputina
Cast
Борщов Афанасий Николаевич (Афоня)
Катя Снегирёва
Коля
Вострякова
Фомин Борис Петрович
Тамара
Мурат Рахимов
Егоза
Федул
Владимир Иванович Беликов
Елена
кассир столовой
астроном в халате
Иван Орлов, муж Елены
дядя Егор
начальник ЖЭКа
шофёр Воронков
алкоголик
режиссер в театре
(credit only)
Людмила
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Facts
Original TitleАфоня
Status Released
Release Information
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1976-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesMosfilm,Experimental Youth Creative Association
Genres
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
