Say a Word for the Poor Hussar (1980): Cast
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar is a 1980 comedy drama directed by Eldar Ryazanov, starring Evgeni Leonov as Афанасий Бубенцов, Boryslav Brondukov and Zinoviy Gerdt. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Eldar Ryazanov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar About?
The premise of Say a Word for the Poor Hussar without spoilers.
In a quiet provincial town, the Hussars' regiment arrives, sparking excitement. A romance blossoms between a young cornet and an aspiring actress, but their happiness is threatened by the scheming of a St. Petersburg bureaucrat. When the actress’s father is killed amid the intrigue, darkness looms, yet honor, loyalty and love ultimately triumph over the villainy.
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- love
- theater
- secret police
- russia
- investigation
- entrapment
- cavalry
- army
- actress
- actor
- 19th century
- period piece
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- assault
- agent
- singing
- peace
- jealousy
- forced marriage
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar Cast & Characters
Evgeni Leonov leads the cast as Афанасий Бубенцов, with Boryslav Brondukov as тюремщик and Zinoviy Gerdt as Берцовский, продавец попугаев. Directed by Eldar Ryazanov; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eldar Ryazanov
- Evgeni Leonov as Афанасий Бубенцов
- Boryslav Brondukov as тюремщик
- Zinoviy Gerdt as Берцовский, продавец попугаев
- Georgi Burkov as Артюхов, слуга Мерзляева
Also Starring in Say a Word for the Poor Hussar
· 11 more- Valentin Gaft Полковник Покровский
- Viktor Pavlov Тюремщик Степан
- Liya Akhedzhakova модистка Лулу
- Natalya Gundareva модистка Жужу
- Aleksandr Belyavskiy Губернатор
- Oleg Basilashvili Граф Мерзляев
- Valentina Talyzina Анна Петровна Спешнева
- Stanislav Sadalskiy Корнет Плетнёв
- Gotlib Roninson Марк Юльевич Мовзон
- Anatoly Vedyonkin гость у губернатора
- Irina Mazurkevich Настя Бубенцова
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “O Bednom Gusare Zamolvite Slovo” and “Un mot pour le pauvre hussard.”.
- Also known as
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- O Bednom Gusare Zamolvite Slovo
- Un mot pour le pauvre hussard.
- За бедния хусар добра дума кажете
- Par nabaga huzāru aizlieciet vārdu
- 为可怜的骠骑兵求情
- Un mot pour le pauvre hussard
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Say a Word for the Poor Hussar FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Say a Word for the Poor Hussar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Say a Word for the Poor Hussar released?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar was released in 1980.
Who directed Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
More films by Eldar Ryazanov Who is in the cast of Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar stars Evgeni Leonov as Афанасий Бубенцов, Boryslav Brondukov as тюремщик and Zinoviy Gerdt as Берцовский, продавец попугаев, among 15 credited actors.
Does Say a Word for the Poor Hussar have a post-credit scene?
No. Say a Word for the Poor Hussar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar in?
The original language of Say a Word for the Poor Hussar is Russian.
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