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The Mediator (1990): Cast

The Mediator (1990) movie poster

The Mediator is a 1990 action sci-fi film directed by Vladimir Potapov, starring Olesya Sudzilovskaya as Nastya, Yan Yanakiyev and Artyom Karapetyan. It runs 3 hours 39 minutes.

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The Mediator (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 39m (219 min)
Director
Vladimir Potapov
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mediator About?

The premise of The Mediator without spoilers.

In a Soviet industrial town known only for a radio telescope, people start behaving robotically, taking geometry‑inspired aliases and forming a rigid hierarchy. An alien device, the Mediator, spreads by implanting extraterrestrial minds into humans, but cannot control children, lunatics, geniuses or rebels. A struggle ensues over the town’s and humanity’s fate.

The Mediator Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • tv mini series
  • town
  • one word title
  • alien
  • outer space
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Cast & crew

The Mediator Cast & Characters

Olesya Sudzilovskaya leads the cast as Nastya, with Yan Yanakiyev as Head of the Post Office and Artyom Karapetyan as Man at a Funeral / An Ambulance Doctor on the Highway. Directed by Vladimir Potapov; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Mediator

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Videos

The Mediator Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Mediator.

The Mediator (1990) | Official Trailer
Details

The Mediator Also Known As

Also known as “Posrednik”.

Also known as
  • Posrednik

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FAQ

The Mediator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Mediator?

The Mediator runs 3 hours 39 minutes (219 minutes).

When was The Mediator released?

The Mediator was released on December 22, 1990.

Who directed The Mediator?

The Mediator was directed by Vladimir Potapov.

More films by Vladimir Potapov

Who is in the cast of The Mediator?

The Mediator stars Olesya Sudzilovskaya as Nastya, Yan Yanakiyev as Head of the Post Office and Artyom Karapetyan as Man at a Funeral / An Ambulance Doctor on the Highway, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Mediator have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Mediator in?

The original language of The Mediator is Russian.

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