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Bender. The Beginning (2021): Cast & Plot

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Bender. The Beginning is a 2021 action drama directed by Igor Zaytsev, starring Sergei Bezrukov as Ibrahim Suleiman Berta-Maria Bender-bay, Aleksey Dmitriev and Aram Vardevanyan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Bender. The Beginning (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Igor Zaytsev
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Sreda
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The story

What Is Bender. The Beginning About?

The premise of Bender. The Beginning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in the Russian Empire in 1919, the story follows young idealist Osip Zadunaisky, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Ibrahim Bender, a notorious con artist. Despite their differing backgrounds, Bender persuades Osip to join him on a quest to find a valuable, diamond-encrusted golden scepter hidden somewhere in town. To succeed, they must navigate a world of deceit, outsmarting White Guard officers and local mafia, all while Osip learns the art of charming deception and subtle intimidation from his unlikely partner.

Bender. The Beginning Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • based on novels
  • ostap bender
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
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Cast & crew

Bender. The Beginning Cast & Characters

Sergei Bezrukov leads the cast as Ibrahim Suleiman Berta-Maria Bender-bay, with Aleksey Dmitriev as partner of Makhulskaya - swindler - «Baron» and Aram Vardevanyan as Ostap Zadunayskiy. Directed by Igor Zaytsev; 61 actors are credited in all.

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More from Igor Zaytsev

More films directed by Igor Zaytsev: Ostap Bender: The Final Hustle, Bender: Gold of the Empire and The Conquest of Siberia.

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Plot

Bender. The Beginning Plot Summary

What happens in Bender. The Beginning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set against the turmoil of 1919 Russia, the film threads politics, crime, and ambition around a single priceless relic—the scepter once owned by Count Pyotr Rumyantsev. An American buyer arrives in Moscow to negotiate a deal worth one million dollars, hoping to move the relic from Russia to Constanța on the Black Sea. The plan hinges on a courier who can faithfully carry the scepter to its destination, while high-level figures weigh the risks and rewards of such a transfer.

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The whole story of Bender. The Beginning, scene by scene

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Bender. The Beginning Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Bender: Nachalo” and “Bender - O Início”.

Also known as
  • Bender: Nachalo
  • Bender - O Início
  • Бендер Начало
  • בנדר: התחלה
  • Ostap Bender: A kezdetek
  • 本德尔：起点
  • Bender: El comienzo
  • Bender: O Início
  • Ostap Bender. The Beginning
  • 國家寶庫：帝國崛起
  • Ostap Bender - Auf der Jagd nach dem goldenen Zepter

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Bender. The Beginning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bender. The Beginning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bender. The Beginning?

Bender. The Beginning runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Bender. The Beginning released?

Bender. The Beginning was released on June 24, 2021.

Who directed Bender. The Beginning?

Bender. The Beginning was directed by Igor Zaytsev.

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Who is in the cast of Bender. The Beginning?

Bender. The Beginning stars Sergei Bezrukov as Ibrahim Suleiman Berta-Maria Bender-bay, Aleksey Dmitriev as partner of Makhulskaya - swindler - «Baron» and Aram Vardevanyan as Ostap Zadunayskiy, among 61 credited actors.

Does Bender. The Beginning have a post-credit scene?

No. Bender. The Beginning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bender. The Beginning in?

The original language of Bender. The Beginning is Russian.

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