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The Grasshopper (1955): Cast

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The Grasshopper is a 1955 drama directed by Samson Samsonov, starring Sergey Bondarchuk as Dr. Osip Dymov, Mikhail Gluzskiy and Georgi Georgiu. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The Grasshopper (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Samson Samsonov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Grasshopper About?

The premise of The Grasshopper without spoilers.

Osip Dymov, a 31‑year‑old doctor and counselor, splits his time between two hospitals, serving as an intern by day and an anatomist by afternoon. He begins seeing patients at nine, then moves to dissect corpses. His modest salary barely covers the expenses of his wife, who is fascinated by artistic talent and constantly hosts celebrities and performers in their home.

The Grasshopper Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Grasshopper Cast & Characters

Sergey Bondarchuk leads the cast as Dr. Osip Dymov, with Mikhail Gluzskiy as Burkin and Georgi Georgiu as Uzdechkin. Directed by Samson Samsonov; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Samson Samsonov

More films directed by Samson Samsonov: Offered for Singles, A Very English Murder, Each Evening at Eleven and An Optimistic Tragedy.

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The Grasshopper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Grasshopper?

The Grasshopper runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The Grasshopper released?

The Grasshopper was released on April 1, 1955.

Who directed The Grasshopper?

The Grasshopper was directed by Samson Samsonov.

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Who is in the cast of The Grasshopper?

The Grasshopper stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Dr. Osip Dymov, Mikhail Gluzskiy as Burkin and Georgi Georgiu as Uzdechkin, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Grasshopper have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Grasshopper in?

The original language of The Grasshopper is Russian.

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