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The Orator (1998): Cast

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The Orator is a 1998 drama directed by Yusup Razykov, starring Lola Eltoeva, Jahovir Sakirov and Bayadir Adilov. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Orator (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Yusup Razykov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Uzbek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Orator About?

The premise of The Orator without spoilers.

Iskander, a mild‑mannered Uzbek, is urged by his Russian friend to deliver an unscripted tribute to the Communist Revolution. His unexpected eloquence catches Soviet officials, who appoint him as a public spokesman, a role that places him in a fragile and risky position amid the era’s political upheaval.

The Orator Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • friend
  • uzbek
  • uzbekistan
  • polygamy
  • three wives
  • three sisters
  • neighbor
  • politics
  • tashkent
  • year 1915
  • 40 something
  • cart driver
+20 more
  • husband wife relationship
  • bolshevik
  • older husband younger wife relationship
  • teenage girl
  • russian revolution
  • muslim
  • female commisar
  • voice over narration
  • narrated by character
  • speech
  • russian
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • narrated by grandson
  • irony
  • subtitled scene
  • folk music
  • martial music
  • public speaking
  • spokesman
  • man inherits two wives from his late brother
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Cast & crew

The Orator Cast

Lola Eltoeva leads the cast, with Jahovir Sakirov and Bayadir Adilov. Directed by Yusup Razykov; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Yusup Razykov

More films directed by Yusup Razykov: Sabre Dance, Kerosene and Turkish Saddle.

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FAQ

The Orator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Orator?

The Orator runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Orator released?

The Orator was released on April 1, 1998.

Who directed The Orator?

The Orator was directed by Yusup Razykov.

More films by Yusup Razykov

Who is in the cast of The Orator?

The Orator stars Lola Eltoeva, Jahovir Sakirov and Bayadir Adilov, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Orator have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Orator in?

The original language of The Orator is Uzbek.

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