The Testament of Professor Dowell (1984): Cast
The Testament of Professor Dowell is a 1984 sci-fi drama directed by Leonid Menaker, starring Oļgerts Kroders as Professor Dowell, Valentina Titova and Ernst Romanov. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Leonid Menaker
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Testament of Professor Dowell About?
The premise of The Testament of Professor Dowell without spoilers.
Based on Alexander Belyaev’s classic sci‑fi novel “Professor Dowell’s Head,” the film follows a renowned scientist obsessed with conquering death. After years of daring experiments, he shares his findings with colleagues, then vanishes mysteriously. His brilliant pupil attempts to weaponise the research, threatening to fulfill a criminal destiny.
The Testament of Professor Dowell Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- cigarette smoking
- f word
- car over a cliff
- video conference
- ressurection
- live action
- science
- based on novel
The Testament of Professor Dowell Cast & Characters
Oļgerts Kroders leads the cast as Professor Dowell, with Valentina Titova as Mari Loran and Ernst Romanov as Richardson. Directed by Leonid Menaker; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leonid Menaker
- Oļgerts Kroders as Professor Dowell
- Valentina Titova as Mari Loran
- Ernst Romanov as Richardson
- Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov as Gould
Also Starring in The Testament of Professor Dowell
· 5 more- Natalya Sayko Angelika / Eve
- Nikolay Lavrov precinct Baxter
- Bob Chuprov-Tsymba Willie
- Igor Vasilev Doctor Kern
- Alexey Bobrov Artur Douel'
More from Leonid Menaker
More films directed by Leonid Menaker: Dogs’ Feast and The Lark.
The Testament of Professor Dowell Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Zaveshchaniye Professora Douelya” and “Le testament du professeur Dowell”.
- Also known as
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- Zaveshchaniye Professora Douelya
- Le testament du professeur Dowell
- Testament profesora Dowella
- El legado del profesor Dowell
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The Testament of Professor Dowell FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Testament of Professor Dowell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The Testament of Professor Dowell runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Testament of Professor Dowell released?
The Testament of Professor Dowell was released on August 6, 1984.
Who directed The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The Testament of Professor Dowell was directed by Leonid Menaker.
More films by Leonid Menaker Who is in the cast of The Testament of Professor Dowell?
The Testament of Professor Dowell stars Oļgerts Kroders as Professor Dowell, Valentina Titova as Mari Loran and Ernst Romanov as Richardson, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Testament of Professor Dowell have a post-credit scene?
No. The Testament of Professor Dowell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Testament of Professor Dowell in?
The original language of The Testament of Professor Dowell is Russian.
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