The Suicide
As Soviet Russia enters the era of the New Economic Policy, Semyon Podsekalnikov decides to stop looking for a job. However, the prospect of living at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law seems unbearable. Having reached the end of his tether, Semyon is resolved to take his own life. Based on Nikolai Erdman's controversial play.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Самоубийца |
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Valery Pendrakovsky |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The Suicide has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1990. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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🎭 Cast
Sergey Shakurov
маленький человек Семён Семёнович Подсекальников
Leonid Kuravlyov
заведующий тиром Александр Лукьянович Калабушкин
Aleksandr Trofimov
интеллигент Аристарх Доминикович
Vyacheslav Nevinnyy
торговец Пугачев
Vladimir Menshov
писатель Виктор Викторович
Olga Volkova
Раиса Филипповна
Yelizaveta Nikishchikhina
тёща Подсекальникова Серафима Ильинична
Igor Kashintsev
отец Елпидий
Elena Bushueva
Маргарита Ивановна
Valentin Gaft
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