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A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines (1987): Cast & Plot

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A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines is a 1987 romantic western directed by Alla Surikova, starring Andrey Mironov as Johnny First, Mikhail Boyarskiy and Oleg Tabakov. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Alla Surikova
Genres
Romance , Music , Comedy , Western
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines About?

The premise of A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mr. Jonny First arrives to the Wild West to present the art of the Cinematograph.

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • wild west
  • 19th century
  • cinema
  • indian
  • movie theater
  • stagecoach
  • singing
  • cinematographer
  • bar fight
  • armed robbery
  • saloon
  • cowboy
+18 more
  • movie reality crossover
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • wild
  • stagecoach robbery
  • adventurer
  • dash
  • treason
  • jealousy
  • murder
  • horse chase
  • drunkenness
  • outlaw
  • lampoon
  • highwayman
  • drinking
  • cult film
  • eastern
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Cast & crew

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines Cast & Characters

Andrey Mironov leads the cast as Johnny First, with Mikhail Boyarskiy as Black Jack and Oleg Tabakov as Harry. Directed by Alla Surikova; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines

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From the director

More from Alla Surikova

More films directed by Alla Surikova: A Man from Boulevard des Capucines, Children of Monday, Crazies and Two Arrows. Stone Age Detective.

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Plot

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines Plot Summary

What happens in A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Johnny First, Andrey Mironov, a cinematographer bound for Santa Carolina, is halted by a band of robbers led by Mikhail Boyarskiy who mistake the book in his hands for a Bible. Johnny explains that the book is not a holy text but a World Cinema History manuscript, its pages blank, a curious clue to his passion for films. Black Jack, eager for action, loses interest and rides away, leaving Johnny to continue his journey alone but oddly inspired by the moment.

Full summary

The whole story of A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the cinematographer protagonist of the film?

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A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “电影悲欢曲” and “一个来自嘉布遣修会林荫道的人”.

Also known as
  • 电影悲欢曲
  • 一个来自嘉布遣修会林荫道的人
  • 从卡普辛大道来的人
  • A Man from Boulevard des Capucines
  • The Man of the Capuchin BLVD
  • Людина з бульвару Капуцинів
  • Der Mann vom Kapuziner-Boulevard
  • L'Homme du Boulevard des Capucines
  • Człowiek z bulwaru Kapucynów
  • O homem do Boulevard des Capucines

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A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines?

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines released?

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines was released on June 23, 1987.

Who directed A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines?

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines was directed by Alla Surikova.

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Who is in the cast of A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines?

A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines stars Andrey Mironov as Johnny First, Mikhail Boyarskiy as Black Jack and Oleg Tabakov as Harry, among 17 credited actors.

Does A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines have a post-credit scene?

No. A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines in?

The original language of A Man from the Boulevard des Capucines is Russian.

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