The Inspector-General (1952): Cast & Plot
The Inspector-General is a 1952 comedy directed by Vladimir Petrov, starring Igor Gorbachyov, Ivan Ryzhov and Elena Ponsova. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Vladimir Petrov
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Inspector-General About?
The premise of The Inspector-General without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Khlestakov, a flamboyant but penniless con man, arrives in a provincial Russian town where officials anxiously await a secret inspector from St. Petersburg. Mistaken for that envoy, he exploits the mistake, extorting bribes from the governor and courting both his wife and daughter, exposing the local corruption and hypocrisy until the genuine inspector finally appears.
The Inspector-General Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- social satire
- bureaucracy
- corruption
- criminal
- russian culture
- russian empire
- 1830s
- based on play
The Inspector-General Cast & Characters
Igor Gorbachyov leads the cast, with Ivan Ryzhov as Свистунов (полицейский) and Elena Ponsova as Ivanova. Directed by Vladimir Petrov; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vladimir Petrov
- Igor Gorbachyov
- Ivan Ryzhov as Свистунов (полицейский)
- Elena Ponsova as Ivanova
- Anatoliy Kubatskiy as слуга трактирный
Also Starring in The Inspector-General
· 4 more- Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya Mme. Anna Andreyevna Skvoznik-Dmukhanoskaya
- Tamara Nosova
- Yuriy Tolubeev
- Alexander Polinsky
More from Vladimir Petrov
More films directed by Vladimir Petrov: The Battle of Stalingrad, 1812, Peter the First, Part II and Peter the First, Part I.
The Inspector-General Plot Summary
What happens in The Inspector-General from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small provincial town, the mood is set for a quick, comic inspection of local government when Mayor Anton Antonovich Skvoznik-Dmukhanovsky Yuri Tolubeyev learns of a warning letter about a government inspector arriving incognito. The film stays faithful to Gogol’s satirical play, tracing how vanity, self-importance, and bureaucratic fear ripple through a town that chases appearances more than truth. The tension starts as a rumor, but the town’s officials quickly twist rumors into reality, preparing for a visit they fear they cannot survive.
Full summary
The whole story of The Inspector-General, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Inspector-General?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which character is the mayor of the provincial town?
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Movies Like The Inspector-General
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Inspector-General, Inspector General and The General Inspector.
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The Inspector-General 1933 -
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The General Inspector 1956 -
The Inspector General 1949 -
Revizorro 1996 -
Incognito from St.Petersburg 1978 -
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The Inspector-General FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Inspector-General, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Inspector-General released?
The Inspector-General was released on December 1, 1952.
Who directed The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
More films by Vladimir Petrov Who is in the cast of The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General stars Igor Gorbachyov, Ivan Ryzhov as Свистунов (полицейский) and Elena Ponsova as Ivanova, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Inspector-General have a post-credit scene?
No. The Inspector-General has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Inspector-General in?
The original language of The Inspector-General is Russian.
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