Two-Buldi-Two (1929): Cast & Plot
Two-Buldi-Two is a 1929 drama directed by Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova, starring Vladimir Kochetov as Buldi-son, Sergei Komarov and Mikhail Zharov. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 4m (64 min)
- Directors
- Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Mezhrabpomfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two-Buldi-Two About?
The premise of Two-Buldi-Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against a 1929 circus, the film follows a father‑son clown duo scheduled for their debut act. The civil war tears them apart; the elder, briefly tempted to side with the Whites, ultimately joins the revolution. In the climax, Buldy Jr. evades White troops with trampoline and trapeze feats, leaving the soldiers unable to fire.
Two-Buldi-Two Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- repetition in title
- based on novel
Two-Buldi-Two Cast & Characters
Vladimir Kochetov leads the cast as Buldi-son, with Sergei Komarov as Buldi-father and Mikhail Zharov as Chairman of the revolution committee. Directed by Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Lev Kuleshov
- Co-director Nina Agadzhanova
- Vladimir Kochetov as Buldi-son
- Sergei Komarov as Buldi-father
- Mikhail Zharov as Chairman of the revolution committee
- Vera Maretskaya as Secretary of the revolution committee
Also Starring in Two-Buldi-Two
· 20 more- Andrey Fayt Colonel
- Vladimir Uralskiy Horse master
- Vladimir Tsoppi Circus director
- Inna Fyodorova Spectatress (uncredited)
- Anel Sudakevich Maya
- Vasili Bokarev Clown (uncredited)
- Alexandr Gromov
- Vera Marinich Spectatress (uncredited)
- Sergey Sletov Adjutant
- Nikolai Yarochkin Circus committee chairman
- Pyotr Galadzhev
- Yelena Volkonskaya Lady at the circus (uncredited)
- Sergey Polyakov Vaska
- Viktor Arkasov Soldier (uncredited)
- Ivan Lavrov Old arena worker (uncredited)
- Olga Bazanova
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- Mikhail Komarov Filippenko
- Pavel Rozhitsky Officer
- Evgeniy Bukhvostov
- Irina Chuvelyova
More from Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova
More films directed by Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova: Siberians, The Great Consoler, Your Friend and By the Law.
Two-Buldi-Two Plot Summary
What happens in Two-Buldi-Two 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
In 1919, amid the Russian Civil War, a small town teeters on the edge of capture by White Guard forces. The Bolsheviks call on the population to defend their home, and an unlikely militia forms from the town’s own circus troupe. Buldi Jr., Vladimir Kochetov as Buldi-son, leads this improvised defense, with his father, the aging clown Buldi-father, Sergei Komarov guiding him and sharing a dream that has started as a pastime on stage and now takes on a political purpose. The troupe’s acrobatic precision and streetwise courage become a weapon, as the town’s fate hinges on timing, trust, and the spectacle of resilience.
Full summary
The whole story of Two-Buldi-Two, scene by scene
Two-Buldi-Two Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “2 Бульди 2” and “Deux-Bouldi-Deux”.
- Also known as
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- 2 Бульди 2
- Deux-Bouldi-Deux
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Two-Buldi-Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two-Buldi-Two, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two-Buldi-Two?
Two-Buldi-Two runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).
When was Two-Buldi-Two released?
Two-Buldi-Two was released in 1929.
Who directed Two-Buldi-Two?
Two-Buldi-Two was directed by Lev Kuleshov and Nina Agadzhanova.
More films by Lev Kuleshov Who is in the cast of Two-Buldi-Two?
Two-Buldi-Two stars Vladimir Kochetov as Buldi-son, Sergei Komarov as Buldi-father and Mikhail Zharov as Chairman of the revolution committee, among 24 credited actors.
Does Two-Buldi-Two have a post-credit scene?
No. Two-Buldi-Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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