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The Wrestler and the Clown (1957): Cast

The Wrestler and the Clown (1957) movie poster

The Wrestler and the Clown is a 1957 drama directed by Boris Barnet and Konstantin Yudin, starring Georgiy Vitsin as Enrico, a clown, Grigoriy Shpigel and Yuri Medvedev. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Wrestler and the Clown (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wrestler and the Clown About?

The premise of The Wrestler and the Clown without spoilers.

It’s a story about two of the most famous russian personages. They become friends, and then go along on the path of glory in parallel.

The Wrestler and the Clown Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • friend
  • blasphemy
  • curse
  • bet
  • fight
  • friendship
  • circus boss
  • circus tent
  • traveling circus
  • strongman
  • circus clown
  • trapeze artist
+5 more
  • trapeze
  • clown
  • wrestler
  • wrestling
  • circus
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Cast & crew

The Wrestler and the Clown Cast & Characters

Georgiy Vitsin leads the cast as Enrico, a clown, with Grigoriy Shpigel as Solomonsky and Yuri Medvedev as Nikita, Ivan's pal. Directed by Boris Barnet and Konstantin Yudin; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Boris Barnet and Konstantin Yudin

More films directed by Boris Barnet and Konstantin Yudin: Whistle Stop, Alyonka, Annushka and Poet.

Details

The Wrestler and the Clown Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Borets i kloun” and “Le Lutteur et le Clown”.

Also known as
  • Borets i kloun
  • Le Lutteur et le Clown

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The Wrestler and the Clown FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Wrestler and the Clown?

The Wrestler and the Clown runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Wrestler and the Clown released?

The Wrestler and the Clown was released on December 9, 1957.

Who directed The Wrestler and the Clown?

The Wrestler and the Clown was directed by Boris Barnet and Konstantin Yudin.

More films by Boris Barnet

Who is in the cast of The Wrestler and the Clown?

The Wrestler and the Clown stars Georgiy Vitsin as Enrico, a clown, Grigoriy Shpigel as Solomonsky and Yuri Medvedev as Nikita, Ivan's pal, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Wrestler and the Clown have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wrestler and the Clown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wrestler and the Clown in?

The original language of The Wrestler and the Clown is Russian.

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