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Adventure family film

The Cutlass (1973): Cast

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The Cutlass is a 1973 adventure family film directed by Nikolai Kalinin, starring Mikhail Golubovich as Polevoy, Viktor Sergachyov and Roman Filippov. It runs 3 hours 30 minutes.

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The Cutlass (1973) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
3h 30m (210 min)
Director
Nikolai Kalinin
Genres
Adventure , Family
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cutlass About?

The premise of The Cutlass without spoilers.

Red Army officer Polevoy carries a navy dirk whose handle conceals a secret message, while the matching half of the code is held by White‑army officer Nikitskiy. Three of Polevoy’s young friends take on the task of piecing together the two parts and unraveling the mystery hidden within the blade, amid the turmoil of the civil war.

The Cutlass Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • tv mini series
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Cutlass Cast & Characters

Mikhail Golubovich leads the cast as Polevoy, with Viktor Sergachyov as uncle Semyon and Roman Filippov as Filin. Directed by Nikolai Kalinin; 38 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Nikolai Kalinin

One more film directed by Nikolai Kalinin: The Bronze Bird.

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The Cutlass Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Dirk” and “Kortik”.

Also known as
  • The Dirk
  • Kortik

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FAQ

The Cutlass FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Cutlass?

The Cutlass runs 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes).

When was The Cutlass released?

The Cutlass was released in 1973.

Who directed The Cutlass?

The Cutlass was directed by Nikolai Kalinin.

More films by Nikolai Kalinin

Who is in the cast of The Cutlass?

The Cutlass stars Mikhail Golubovich as Polevoy, Viktor Sergachyov as uncle Semyon and Roman Filippov as Filin, among 38 credited actors.

Does The Cutlass have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Cutlass in?

The original language of The Cutlass is Russian.

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