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Apr 24 1972 N/A 2h 18m
Action, Adventure, Crime

Spring of 1918. Tarakanov, managing the estate of Prince Tikhvinsky, with the help of a former court fencing teacher Marquess and a street kid Keshka, is stealing a collection of paintings and sculptures from the abandoned estate owners. Hoping to transport her abroad, criminals wander with a circus troupe, and in their wake goes a tireless criminal investigator — Makar Ovchinnikov.

Plot

Spring 1918. After the Russian Revolution, Prince Meshchersky' collection of paintings and sculptures was to be nationalized. However, Tarakanov, the Prince's former land steward steals it, enlisting the help of a fencing master nicknamed Marquis and an orphaned boy Keshka. They join a traveling circus in an attempt to transfer the stolen masterpieces abroad. A shrewd Soviet detective Makar Ovchinnikov follows their tracks.

Written by

Isai Kuznetsov, Avenir Zak

Directed by

Vladimir Bychkov

Cast

Oleg Tabakov, Andrey Mironov, Spartak Mishulin

Crew

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Production Countries

Soviet Union

Production Companies

Gorky Film Studios

Languages

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
442
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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