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The Bat (1979): Cast

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The Bat is a 1979 music comedy directed by Yan Frid, starring Yuriy Solomin as Eisenstein, Sergei Filippov and Olga Volkova. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes.

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The Bat (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 21m (141 min)
Director
Yan Frid
Genres
Comedy , Music , Romance
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Bat About?

The premise of The Bat without spoilers.

Eisenstein is caught shooting a grouse and faces a prison sentence, but an invitation to an aristocratic ball tempts him. Despite being married, he lies to his wife, claiming he will serve time while he sneaks off to the party to pursue women. Suspicious, his wife schemes to expose his infidelity.

The Bat Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • operetta
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Cast & crew

The Bat Cast & Characters

Yuriy Solomin leads the cast as Eisenstein, with Sergei Filippov as Lesnichi and Olga Volkova as Lotte. Directed by Yan Frid; 14 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 Dog in the Manger.

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The Bat Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Letuchaya Mysh” and “Sikspārnis”.

Also known as
  • Letuchaya Mysh
  • Sikspārnis

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The Bat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Bat?

The Bat runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

When was The Bat released?

The Bat was released on March 4, 1979.

Who directed The Bat?

The Bat was directed by Yan Frid.

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Who is in the cast of The Bat?

The Bat stars Yuriy Solomin as Eisenstein, Sergei Filippov as Lesnichi and Olga Volkova as Lotte, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Bat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bat in?

The original language of The Bat is Russian.

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