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Do It - One! (1989): Cast & Plot

Do It - One! (1989) movie poster

Do It - One! is a 1989 war drama directed by Andrey Malyukov, starring Evgeny Mironov as Алексей Гаврилов, Vladimir Mashkov and Alexandr Domogarov. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Do It - One! (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Andrey Malyukov
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Do It - One! About?

The premise of Do It - One! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rookie Alexey Gavrilov joins a unit where brutal hazing prevails. He clashes with three senior soldiers, called “grandfathers,” who, on the eve of discharge, try to punish the younger “turtles” for past insults. Finding a like‑minded ally, Alexey endures a vicious provocation that drives him to a desperate act.

Do It - One! Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • military harrassment
  • bullying
  • soviet soldier
  • military life
  • draftee
  • hazing
  • brutality
  • military service
  • draft
  • military uniform
  • russian soldier
  • soviet troops
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  • soviet army
  • army
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Cast & crew

Do It - One! Cast & Characters

Evgeny Mironov leads the cast as Алексей Гаврилов, with Vladimir Mashkov as Анатолий Шипов and Alexandr Domogarov as сержант Гоша. Directed by Andrey Malyukov; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Andrey Malyukov

More films directed by Andrey Malyukov: Do It - One!, 34th Express and In the Zone of Special Attention.

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Plot

Do It - One! Plot Summary

What happens in Do It - One! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Alexei Gavrilov is conscripted into the Soviet Armed Forces, and at the recruiting station his fate collides with the stern, persistent discipline of the army. A tense moment with Sergeant Shipov ends with Gavrilov demanding an apology, and the clash sows a bitter seed of resentment in Shipov that will shape the days to come.

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The whole story of Do It - One!, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Do It - One!?

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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What is the name of the conscript who is the main protagonist of the film?

Details

Do It - One! Also Known As

Also known as “Delay - Raz!”.

Also known as
  • Delay - Raz!

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FAQ

Do It - One! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Do It - One!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Do It - One!?

Do It - One! runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Do It - One! released?

Do It - One! was released on November 1, 1989.

Who directed Do It - One!?

Do It - One! was directed by Andrey Malyukov.

More films by Andrey Malyukov

Who is in the cast of Do It - One!?

Do It - One! stars Evgeny Mironov as Алексей Гаврилов, Vladimir Mashkov as Анатолий Шипов and Alexandr Domogarov as сержант Гоша, among 16 credited actors.

Does Do It - One! have a post-credit scene?

No. Do It - One! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Do It - One! in?

The original language of Do It - One! is Russian.

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