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Romantic drama

Practical Joke (1977): Cast

Practical Joke (1977) movie poster

Practical Joke is a 1977 romantic drama starring Garri Bardin as French language teacher, Oleg Tabakov and Zinoviy Gerdt. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Practical Joke (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Romance , Family , Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Practical Joke About?

The premise of Practical Joke without spoilers.

In high school, a group of students play a practical joke on their teacher, claiming she gave the wrong midterm date. She almost believes them but asks an honor‑student known for never lying. The truth leads the whole class to receive an F, threatening perfect GPAs and elite university prospects. Seeking redemption, the students plot revenge for fun.

Practical Joke Themes & Keywords

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  • teen movie
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Cast & crew

Practical Joke Cast & Characters

Garri Bardin leads the cast as French language teacher, with Oleg Tabakov as Komarovsky's father and Zinoviy Gerdt as Karl Sigizmundovich.

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FAQ

Practical Joke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Practical Joke, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Practical Joke?

Practical Joke runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Practical Joke released?

Practical Joke was released on January 10, 1977.

Who is in the cast of Practical Joke?

Practical Joke stars Garri Bardin as French language teacher, Oleg Tabakov as Komarovsky's father and Zinoviy Gerdt as Karl Sigizmundovich, among 13 credited actors.

Does Practical Joke have a post-credit scene?

No. Practical Joke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Practical Joke in?

The original language of Practical Joke is Russian.

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