The Left-Hander (1986): Cast & Plot
The Left-Hander is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Sergey Ovcharov, starring Leonid Kuravlyov as император Александр Павлович, Vladimir Gostyukhin and Yuriy Yakovlev. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Sergey Ovcharov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Left-Hander About?
The premise of The Left-Hander without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The British, hoping to astonish Emperor Alexander I, send a marvel of clockwork—a tiny mechanical flea—as a diplomatic gift. Unaware that the tiny device will fall into Russian hands, it lands with a gifted left‑handed artisan who, through his extraordinary skill, outdoes the marvel and wins the emperor’s admiration.
The Left-Hander Cast & Characters
Leonid Kuravlyov leads the cast as император Александр Павлович, with Vladimir Gostyukhin as атаман Платов and Yuriy Yakovlev as император Николай «Палкович». Directed by Sergey Ovcharov; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sergey Ovcharov
- Leonid Kuravlyov as император Александр Павлович
- Vladimir Gostyukhin as атаман Платов
- Yuriy Yakovlev as император Николай «Палкович»
- Nikolay Stotskiy as Левша
Also Starring in The Left-Hander
· 8 more- Anatoly Slivnikov Городовой
- Sergei Parshin тульский мастер-оружейник
- Nikolai Kryukov одноглазый аглицкий адмирал
- Lev Lemke министр Кисельвроде
- Aleksandr Susnin старый кузнец
- Pavel Fetisov эпизод
- Nikolay Lavrov чёрный джентльмен
- Alfred Shargorodskiy эпизод
More from Sergey Ovcharov
More films directed by Sergey Ovcharov: The Tale of Fedot, the Shooter, Drumroll, It and Believe It or Not.
The Left-Hander Plot Summary
What happens in The Left-Hander from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Emperor Alexander Pavlovich Leonid Kuravlyov, traveling with his loyal Cossack Ataman Platov Vladimir Gostyukhin, arrives in London soon after the War of 1812. The British court hopes to win him over by showcasing a slate of clever inventions, yet Platov remains convinced that Russian skill and craftsmanship outshine anything produced across the channel.
During a royal demonstration, the Brits unveil the nymphozoria—an iron flea that can dance and seem almost alive. The spectacle fascinates the emperor, but the real intrigue lies in what the mechanical marvel reveals about power, pride, and national prestige.
Full summary
The whole story of The Left-Hander, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Left-Hander?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does Emperor Alexander Pavlovich meet the British court?
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The Left-Hander FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Left-Hander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Left-Hander?
The Left-Hander runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Left-Hander released?
The Left-Hander was released on March 16, 1986.
Who directed The Left-Hander?
The Left-Hander was directed by Sergey Ovcharov.
More films by Sergey Ovcharov Who is in the cast of The Left-Hander?
The Left-Hander stars Leonid Kuravlyov as император Александр Павлович, Vladimir Gostyukhin as атаман Платов and Yuriy Yakovlev as император Николай «Палкович», among 12 credited actors.
Does The Left-Hander have a post-credit scene?
No. The Left-Hander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Left-Hander in?
The original language of The Left-Hander is Russian.
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