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Azazel (2002): Cast

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Azazel is a 2002 adventure drama directed by Alexander Adabashyan, starring Sergei Bezrukov as Иван Францевич Бриллинг, Sergey Frolov and Oleg Basilashvili. It is based on The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin and Andrew Bromfield. It runs 3 hours 28 minutes.

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Azazel (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 28m (208 min)
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Action , Mystery
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Azazel About?

The premise of Azazel without spoilers, adapted from The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin and Andrew Bromfield.

Adapted from Boris Akunin’s novel Azazel (published in English as The Winter Queen), the story is set in Moscow in 1876. Young detective Erast Fandorin investigates the puzzling suicide of a wealthy young man and uncovers a conspiracy aimed at bringing most of Europe—from Britain to the Ottoman Empire—under a single, benevolent control.

Azazel Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • detective
  • whodunit
  • russian
  • 1800s
  • private detective
  • russia
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Azazel Cast & Characters

Sergei Bezrukov leads the cast as Иван Францевич Бриллинг, with Sergey Frolov as привратник в университете and Oleg Basilashvili as Лаврентий Аркадьевич Мизинов. Directed by Alexander Adabashyan; 19 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Azazel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Azazel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Azazel?

Azazel runs 3 hours 28 minutes (208 minutes).

When was Azazel released?

Azazel was released on March 10, 2002.

Who directed Azazel?

Azazel was directed by Alexander Adabashyan.

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Who is in the cast of Azazel?

Azazel stars Sergei Bezrukov as Иван Францевич Бриллинг, Sergey Frolov as привратник в университете and Oleg Basilashvili as Лаврентий Аркадьевич Мизинов, among 19 credited actors.

Is Azazel based on a book?

Yes. Azazel is adapted from The Winter Queen by Boris Akunin and Andrew Bromfield.

Does Azazel have a post-credit scene?

No. Azazel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Azazel in?

The original language of Azazel is Russian.

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