Ordinary Miracle (1978): Cast & Plot
Ordinary Miracle is a 1978 comedy drama directed by Mark Zakharov, starring Oleg Yankovskiy as Wizard, Evgeni Leonov and Vsevolod Larionov. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Mark Zakharov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ordinary Miracle About?
The premise of Ordinary Miracle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wizard brings to life a collection of his creations—a king, court servants, a princess, and a bear trapped in a human form—that all arrive at his home. The story centers on the bear, who can regain his true shape only by kissing a princess. He falls for the very princess who appears at the wizard’s house, creating a dilemma: a kiss would restore him but would also destroy their love.
Ordinary Miracle Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- wizard
- princess
- love
- kiss
- animal becoming a human
- husband wife relationship
- tyrant king
- crooked official
- werewolf
- royal court
- magic
- hunter
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- comic king
- satire
- russia
- satire comedy
- bear
- woman pretending to be a man
- spilled milk
- shooting into the air
- spell
- irony
- sincerity
- goodness
- palace intrigue
- evil man
- based on play
- surprise ending
Ordinary Miracle Cast & Characters
Oleg Yankovskiy leads the cast as Wizard, with Evgeni Leonov as King and Vsevolod Larionov as Hunter. Directed by Mark Zakharov; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Zakharov
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Oleg Yankovskiy as Wizard - Evgeni Leonov as King
- Vsevolod Larionov as Hunter
- Yekaterina Vasilyeva as Emilia
Also Starring in Ordinary Miracle
· 14 more- Aleksandr Abdulov Bear
- Andrey Mironov Administrator Minister
- Irina Kupchenko Wizard's Wife
- Vladimir Dolinskiy Executioner
- Yevgeniya Simonova Princess
- Yuriy Solomin Innkeeper
- Andrey Leonov Hunter's Apprentice
- Ervand Arzumanyan First Minister
- Valentina Voilkova Orynthia
- Nina Pushkova Amanda
- Tatyana Ignatova
- Vadim Uryupin
- Olga Vyalikova
- Vladimir Yanovskis
More from Mark Zakharov
More films directed by Mark Zakharov: To Kill a Dragon, The House That Swift Built, Formula of Love and Juno and Avos.
Ordinary Miracle Plot Summary
What happens in Ordinary Miracle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kay Woodbury, a strong and determined judge, has built her reputation on her toughness and integrity. She is known for her no-nonsense attitude and has maintained a strained relationship with her father ever since he tried to involve her in a scam. Throughout her career, Kay has faced numerous challenges, but her sense of justice and empathy often guide her actions.
Full summary
The whole story of Ordinary Miracle, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ordinary Miracle?
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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Ordinary Miracle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ordinary Miracle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ordinary Miracle?
Ordinary Miracle runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Ordinary Miracle released?
Ordinary Miracle was released on October 2, 1978.
Who directed Ordinary Miracle?
Ordinary Miracle was directed by Mark Zakharov.
More films by Mark Zakharov Who is in the cast of Ordinary Miracle?
Ordinary Miracle stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Wizard, Evgeni Leonov as King and Vsevolod Larionov as Hunter, among 18 credited actors.
Does Ordinary Miracle have a post-credit scene?
No. Ordinary Miracle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ordinary Miracle in?
The original language of Ordinary Miracle is Russian.
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