Say a Word for the Poor Hussar
The small town agog Hussars entry. Love between cornet and the young actress suddenly faces intrigue made by a St. Petersburg bureaucrat. The actress father dies after being involved in this game and perspectives look dark... But evil will eventually be defeated by the nobility, loyalty and love.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | О бедном гусаре замолвите слово |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Director | Eldar Ryazanov |
| Runtime | 161 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (38 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Eldar Ryazanov
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
🎭 Cast
Stanislav Sadalskiy
Корнет Плетнёв
Oleg Basilashvili
Граф Мерзляев
Evgeni Leonov
Афанасий Бубенцов
Valentin Gaft
Полковник Покровский
Irina Mazurkevich
Настя Бубенцова
Zinoviy Gerdt
Берцовский, продавец попугаев
Aleksandr Belyavskiy
Губернатор
Natalya Gundareva
модистка Жужу
Liya Akhedzhakova
модистка Лулу
Valentina Talyzina
Анна Петровна Спешнева
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