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An Essay on Victory Day (1998): Cast

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An Essay on Victory Day is a 1998 drama directed by Sergei Ursuliak, starring Oleg Efremov as Dmitry Kilovatov, Mikhail Ulyanov and Sergey Makovetskiy. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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An Essay on Victory Day (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Sergei Ursuliak
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is An Essay on Victory Day About?

The premise of An Essay on Victory Day without spoilers.

On the eve of Victory Day, three former wartime comrades meet in Moscow, only to learn that their friend Kilovatov, head of the Veterans Foundation, has been imprisoned on trumped‑up criminal charges. Ex‑dissident Morgulis, now abroad, and protest veteran Dyakov join forces to free him, enlisting the mafia and security services, and eventually plotting to hijack a plane.

An Essay on Victory Day Themes & Keywords

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  • pilot
  • old woman
  • war veteran
  • composition
  • old love
  • arrest
  • hijack
  • diver
+21 more
  • voice from future
  • blind man
  • general
  • telephone
  • bandit
  • fund
  • old friends
  • bus
  • airport
  • voice over
  • photo album
  • farce
  • airplane
  • fraud
  • spaceman
  • old man
  • drunkard
  • rally
  • restaurant
  • prison
  • vanishing
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Cast & crew

An Essay on Victory Day Cast & Characters

Oleg Efremov leads the cast as Dmitry Kilovatov, with Mikhail Ulyanov as Ivan Dyakov and Sergey Makovetskiy as Chichevikin. Directed by Sergei Ursuliak; 45 actors are credited in all.

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An Essay on Victory Day Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Composition for Victory Day” and “Састав за Дан победе”.

Also known as
  • Composition for Victory Day
  • Састав за Дан победе

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An Essay on Victory Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of An Essay on Victory Day, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An Essay on Victory Day?

An Essay on Victory Day runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was An Essay on Victory Day released?

An Essay on Victory Day was released on January 21, 1998.

Who directed An Essay on Victory Day?

An Essay on Victory Day was directed by Sergei Ursuliak.

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Who is in the cast of An Essay on Victory Day?

An Essay on Victory Day stars Oleg Efremov as Dmitry Kilovatov, Mikhail Ulyanov as Ivan Dyakov and Sergey Makovetskiy as Chichevikin, among 45 credited actors.

Does An Essay on Victory Day have a post-credit scene?

No. An Essay on Victory Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is An Essay on Victory Day in?

The original language of An Essay on Victory Day is Russian.

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