A Cruel Romance (1984): Cast
A Cruel Romance is a 1984 romantic drama directed by Eldar Ryazanov, starring Alisa Freyndlikh as Ogudalova, Nikita Mikhalkov and Boryslav Brondukov. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Eldar Ryazanov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Cruel Romance About?
The premise of A Cruel Romance without spoilers.
In the provincial town of Bryakhimov, noble yet impoverished widow Harita Ignatyevna Ogudalova is determined to secure suitable husbands for her three daughters. To widen her chances, she keeps her home open to any gentleman who might be moved by love enough to overlook the lack of a dowry, hoping genuine affection will overcome their modest means.
A Cruel Romance Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- love
- russia
- based on play
A Cruel Romance Cast & Characters
Alisa Freyndlikh leads the cast as Ogudalova, with Nikita Mikhalkov as Paratov and Boryslav Brondukov as Ivan. Directed by Eldar Ryazanov; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eldar Ryazanov
- Alisa Freyndlikh as Ogudalova
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Nikita Mikhalkov as Paratov - Boryslav Brondukov as Ivan
- Georgi Burkov as Robinzon
Also Starring in A Cruel Romance
· 19 more- Aleksandr Pyatkov Gavrilo
- Olga Volkova Milliner
- Aleksey Petrenko Knurov
- Viktor Proskurin Vozhevatov
- Nikolay Smorchkov priest
- Yuriy Sarantsev Captain
- Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy Officer
- Aleksandr Kuzmichyov referee
- Andrey Myagkov Karandyshev
- Anna Frolovtseva Annushka
- Sergei Artsybashev Gulyayev
- Larisa Guzeeva Larisa
- Yury Martynov гость
- Evgeny Tsymbal Yegor
- Dmitriy Buzylyov-Kretso Ilya
- Vera Petrova гостья
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- Vladimir Myshkin Ogudalovy' guest
- Ibragim Bargi Kuzmitch
- Tatyana Pankova Yefrosiniya Potapovna
A Cruel Romance Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Krutá Romance” and “Gorzki Romans”.
- Also known as
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- Krutá Romance
- Gorzki Romans
- Romance Cruelle
- Kegyetlen románc
- Жесток романс
- Жорстокий романс
- Amansız romans
- 持参金のない娘
- Жорсткі раманс
- Fata fără zestre
- Žiaurus romansas
- 残酷的罗曼史
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- 没有陪嫁的新娘
- אהבה על הוולגה
- Cietsirdīgā romance
- 残酷的浪漫史
- Un romance despiadado
- Romança cruel
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A Cruel Romance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Cruel Romance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Cruel Romance?
A Cruel Romance runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was A Cruel Romance released?
A Cruel Romance was released on June 6, 1984.
Who directed A Cruel Romance?
A Cruel Romance was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
More films by Eldar Ryazanov Who is in the cast of A Cruel Romance?
A Cruel Romance stars Alisa Freyndlikh as Ogudalova, Nikita Mikhalkov as Paratov and Boryslav Brondukov as Ivan, among 23 credited actors.
Does A Cruel Romance have a post-credit scene?
No. A Cruel Romance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Cruel Romance in?
The original language of A Cruel Romance is Russian.
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