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The Dog in the Manger (1977): Cast

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The Dog in the Manger is a 1977 comedy directed by Yan Frid, starring Margarita Terekhova as Diana, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and Nikolai Karachentsov. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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The Dog in the Manger (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Yan Frid
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dog in the Manger About?

The premise of The Dog in the Manger without spoilers.

Signora Diana, a wealthy and aristocratic woman, finds herself torn between eligible suitors and her alluring personal secretary. The secretary, equally smitten, struggles to choose between his captivating mistress and the charming maid who also holds his heart, leading to a tangled web of love and indecision.

The Dog in the Manger Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • nobility
  • spain
  • pride
  • nobleman
  • medieval times
  • master servant
  • lost father
  • lost child
  • jealousy
  • code of honor
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Dog in the Manger Cast & Characters

Margarita Terekhova leads the cast as Diana, with Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Тристан and Nikolai Karachentsov as Marquis Ricardo. Directed by Yan Frid; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Yan Frid

More films directed by Yan Frid: Don Cesar de Bazan, Silva, Marta the Pious Woman and The Bat.

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The Dog in the Manger Also Known As

Also known as “Sobaka na Sene”.

Also known as
  • Sobaka na Sene

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The Dog in the Manger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dog in the Manger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dog in the Manger?

The Dog in the Manger runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was The Dog in the Manger released?

The Dog in the Manger was released on December 1, 1977.

Who directed The Dog in the Manger?

The Dog in the Manger was directed by Yan Frid.

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Who is in the cast of The Dog in the Manger?

The Dog in the Manger stars Margarita Terekhova as Diana, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Тристан and Nikolai Karachentsov as Marquis Ricardo, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Dog in the Manger have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dog in the Manger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dog in the Manger in?

The original language of The Dog in the Manger is Russian.

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