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Romantic drama

Before the Exam (1978): Cast

Before the Exam (1978) movie poster

Before the Exam is a 1978 romantic drama directed by Viacheslav Kryshtofovych, starring Larisa Udovichenko, Igor Kvasha and Alla Pokrovskaya. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.

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Before the Exam (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Before the Exam About?

The premise of Before the Exam without spoilers.

After arguing with her mother and friend, Tanya wanders down the street where a woman offers her a free theater ticket. During the show, a stranger named Ivan sits beside her, making her reflect. At 18 she feels pressure to enter a pedagogical institute, yet the world feels open. The night before her exam, she makes a decisive choice.

Before the Exam Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • soviet union
  • actress
  • actor
  • janitor
  • bride
  • groom
  • swimming
  • instructor
  • hotel room
  • single mother
  • performance
  • theater
+7 more
  • ticket
  • stranger
  • quarrel
  • mother
  • friend
  • girl
  • based on story
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Cast & crew

Before the Exam Cast

Larisa Udovichenko leads the cast, with Igor Kvasha and Alla Pokrovskaya. Directed by Viacheslav Kryshtofovych; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Viacheslav Kryshtofovych

More films directed by Viacheslav Kryshtofovych: A Friend of the Deceased, Adam’s Rib, Lonely Woman Seeks Life Companion and Lonely Woman Seeks Life Companion.

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FAQ

Before the Exam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Before the Exam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Before the Exam?

Before the Exam runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was Before the Exam released?

Before the Exam was released on May 3, 1978.

Who directed Before the Exam?

Before the Exam was directed by Viacheslav Kryshtofovych.

More films by Viacheslav Kryshtofovych

Who is in the cast of Before the Exam?

Before the Exam stars Larisa Udovichenko, Igor Kvasha and Alla Pokrovskaya, among 10 credited actors.

Does Before the Exam have a post-credit scene?

No. Before the Exam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Before the Exam in?

The original language of Before the Exam is Russian.

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