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Romantic drama

A Declaration of Love (1978): Cast

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A Declaration of Love is a 1978 romantic drama directed by Ilya Averbakh, starring Yuri Bogatyryov as Filippok, Ewa Szykulska and Gelena Ivlieva. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.

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A Declaration of Love (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Ilya Averbakh
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Declaration of Love About?

The premise of A Declaration of Love without spoilers.

Filippok, a talented yet timid writer, endures his country's revolution, devastation and war. Hardships force him to confront his unrequited love for Commissioner Zinochka's widow, who dominates his career and pushes him to collaborate with other men. He records his life in a memoir read aloud by his beloved wife, who thanks him for the experience.

A Declaration of Love Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • love
  • young
  • man
  • revolution
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

A Declaration of Love Cast & Characters

Yuri Bogatyryov leads the cast as Filippok, with Ewa Szykulska as Zinochka and Gelena Ivlieva as Zinochka's employee. Directed by Ilya Averbakh; 40 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ilya Averbakh

More films directed by Ilya Averbakh: The Voice, Faratyev’s Fantasies, Other People’s Letters and Monologue.

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A Declaration of Love Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Освідчення в коханні” and “Wyznanie miłości”.

Also known as
  • Освідчення в коханні
  • Wyznanie miłości
  • Szerelmi vallomás
  • Eine Liebeserklärung
  • Déclaration d’amour
  • Obyasneniye v lyubvi

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A Declaration of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Declaration of Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Declaration of Love?

A Declaration of Love runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was A Declaration of Love released?

A Declaration of Love was released on August 15, 1978.

Who directed A Declaration of Love?

A Declaration of Love was directed by Ilya Averbakh.

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Who is in the cast of A Declaration of Love?

A Declaration of Love stars Yuri Bogatyryov as Filippok, Ewa Szykulska as Zinochka and Gelena Ivlieva as Zinochka's employee, among 40 credited actors.

Does A Declaration of Love have a post-credit scene?

No. A Declaration of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Declaration of Love in?

The original language of A Declaration of Love is Russian.

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