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Snake Catcher (1986): Cast

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Snake Catcher is a 1986 crime drama directed by Vadim Derbenyov, starring Aleksandr Mikhaylov as Pavel Shorokhov, Leonid Markov and Vadim Kurkov. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Snake Catcher (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Vadim Derbenyov
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
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The story

What Is Snake Catcher About?

The premise of Snake Catcher without spoilers.

Pavel Shorokhov, former director of a large deli, returns from prison to a cold reception from his wife, who forbids him from seeing their son. He briefly stays with Kotov, a dying man who controls the lists for an illicit goods‑movement network. Kotov hands the lists to Shorokhov, exposing him to his former criminal associates. Undeterred, Shorokhov breaks the cycle and confronts his past.

Snake Catcher Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Snake Catcher Cast & Characters

Aleksandr Mikhaylov leads the cast as Pavel Shorokhov, with Leonid Markov as Kotov and Vadim Kurkov as Sasha Kotov. Directed by Vadim Derbenyov; 23 actors are credited in all.

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More from Vadim Derbenyov

More films directed by Vadim Derbenyov: Peril at End House, Secret of the Blackbirds and Spartacus.

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Snake Catcher Also Known As

Also known as “Lowca zmij”.

Also known as
  • Lowca zmij

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Snake Catcher FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Snake Catcher, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Snake Catcher?

Snake Catcher runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Snake Catcher released?

Snake Catcher was released on March 14, 1986.

Who directed Snake Catcher?

Snake Catcher was directed by Vadim Derbenyov.

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Who is in the cast of Snake Catcher?

Snake Catcher stars Aleksandr Mikhaylov as Pavel Shorokhov, Leonid Markov as Kotov and Vadim Kurkov as Sasha Kotov, among 23 credited actors.

Does Snake Catcher have a post-credit scene?

No. Snake Catcher has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Snake Catcher in?

The original language of Snake Catcher is Russian.

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