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Widows (1976): Cast

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Widows is a 1976 drama directed by Sergei Mikaelyan, starring Boryslav Brondukov, Olga Volkova and Yuriy Dubrovin. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Widows (1976) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Sergei Mikaelyan
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Widows About?

The premise of Widows without spoilers.

The story follows two elderly widows sharing a home, bound together by loss and by their decades‑long duty of tending the grave of two unknown soldiers. For more than thirty years they have protected the site, until local officials announce plans to convert the grave into an official memorial.

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Cast & crew

Widows Cast & Characters

Boryslav Brondukov leads the cast, with Olga Volkova and Yuriy Dubrovin. Directed by Sergei Mikaelyan; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sergei Mikaelyan

More films directed by Sergei Mikaelyan: Love by Request, The Bonus and Going Inside a Storm.

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Details

Widows Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vdovy” and “Özvegyasszonyok”.

Also known as
  • Vdovy
  • Özvegyasszonyok

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FAQ

Widows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Widows?

Widows runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Widows released?

Widows was released in 1976.

Who directed Widows?

Widows was directed by Sergei Mikaelyan.

More films by Sergei Mikaelyan

Who is in the cast of Widows?

Widows stars Boryslav Brondukov, Olga Volkova and Yuriy Dubrovin, among 15 credited actors.

Does Widows have a post-credit scene?

No. Widows has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Widows in?

The original language of Widows is Russian.

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