The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev (1971): Cast & Plot
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev is a 1971 romantic comedy directed by Vitali Melnikov, starring Semyon Morozov as Konstantin Zbruyev, Natalya Varley and Tatyana Fyodorova. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Vitali Melnikov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev About?
The premise of The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a photo of Konstantin Zbruyev got published in the magazine he got a lot of letters. So now it’s a time for travel across the country in order to find a bride.
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev Themes & Keywords
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- young
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev Cast & Characters
Semyon Morozov leads the cast as Konstantin Zbruyev, with Natalya Varley as Galina Listopad and Tatyana Fyodorova as Valentina Olenyova. Directed by Vitali Melnikov; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vitali Melnikov
- Semyon Morozov as Konstantin Zbruyev
- Natalya Varley as Galina Listopad
- Tatyana Fyodorova as Valentina Olenyova
- Leonid Kuravlyov as Priest
Also Starring in The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev
· 6 more- Yelena Solovey Rimma
- Vasili Merkuryev Vasiliy Lukyanov
- Marianna Vertinskaya Tatyana Drozdova
- Irina Kuberskaya Conductor
- Lyudmila Staritsyna Lyusya
- Natalya Chetverikova Nadezhda
More from Vitali Melnikov
More films directed by Vitali Melnikov: Poor, Poor Pavel, The Royal Hunt, First Encounter - Last Encounter and To Marry the Captain.
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev Plot Summary
What happens in The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Yefreytor Kostya Semyon Morozov finishes his conscription as a gifted shot, so skilled that he lands on the cover of the fictitious Skillful Warrior magazine. Suddenly, letters from women all across the Soviet Union flood in, and Kostya selects the seven most promising ones as he dreams of a future wife. His quest unfolds as a lighthearted, observant road trip through a country that shapes and is shaped by the idea of romance, duty, and daily life.
Bride #1: the train stop that isn’t found
The first potential bride slips away when Kostya misses his train stop while a young female train attendant teaches him modern dancing. He doesn’t overreact; he simply keeps moving, continuing his journey with an open, if bemused, gaze at the world that surrounds him.
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The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sem Nevest Efreytora Zbrueva” and “下士和他的七个新娘”.
- Also known as
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- Sem Nevest Efreytora Zbrueva
- 下士和他的七个新娘
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The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev?
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev released?
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev was released on May 17, 1971.
Who directed The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev?
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev was directed by Vitali Melnikov.
More films by Vitali Melnikov Who is in the cast of The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev?
The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev stars Semyon Morozov as Konstantin Zbruyev, Natalya Varley as Galina Listopad and Tatyana Fyodorova as Valentina Olenyova, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev have a post-credit scene?
No. The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev in?
The original language of The Seven Brides of Lance-Corporal Zbruyev is Russian.
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