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The Marriage of Balzaminov (1964): Cast

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The Marriage of Balzaminov is a 1964 romantic comedy directed by Konstantin Voynov, starring Georgiy Vitsin as Михайло Дмитриевич Бальзаминов, жених, Rolan Bykov and Natalya Krachkovskaya. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Marriage of Balzaminov (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Marriage of Balzaminov About?

The premise of The Marriage of Balzaminov without spoilers.

Set in 19th‑century Moscow, this Russian comedy‑farce adapts Aleksandr Ostrovsky’s three‑part play. Misha Balzaminov, a low‑ranking clerk living with his mother, believes his future happiness lies in marrying a wealthy bride. He daydreams of being a general or even a king, yet his modest reality repeatedly thwarts his lofty ambitions.

The Marriage of Balzaminov Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • provincial russia
  • turkey the country
  • cockfighting
  • sister sister relationship
  • horse and carriage
  • brother brother relationship
  • reference to napoleon
  • widow
  • wedding
  • small town life
  • sewing machine
  • saint bernard dog
+19 more
  • rich family
  • redhead
  • poor family
  • parrot
  • mother son relationship
  • middle class
  • love letter
  • livestock
  • high class
  • gold digger
  • gigolo
  • family relationships
  • eccentricity
  • dog
  • daydreaming
  • bird cage
  • awkward kiss
  • arranged marriage
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Marriage of Balzaminov Cast & Characters

Georgiy Vitsin leads the cast as Михайло Дмитриевич Бальзаминов, жених, with Rolan Bykov as Лукьян Лукьянович Чебаков, военный and Natalya Krachkovskaya as гулящая / приживалка (нет в титрах). Directed by Konstantin Voynov; 19 actors are credited in all.

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The Marriage of Balzaminov FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Marriage of Balzaminov?

The Marriage of Balzaminov runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Marriage of Balzaminov released?

The Marriage of Balzaminov was released on December 25, 1964.

Who directed The Marriage of Balzaminov?

The Marriage of Balzaminov was directed by Konstantin Voynov.

More films by Konstantin Voynov

Who is in the cast of The Marriage of Balzaminov?

The Marriage of Balzaminov stars Georgiy Vitsin as Михайло Дмитриевич Бальзаминов, жених, Rolan Bykov as Лукьян Лукьянович Чебаков, военный and Natalya Krachkovskaya as гулящая / приживалка (нет в титрах), among 19 credited actors.

Does The Marriage of Balzaminov have a post-credit scene?

No. The Marriage of Balzaminov has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Marriage of Balzaminov in?

The original language of The Marriage of Balzaminov is Russian.

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