Tale About Czar Pyotr Arranging Arap's Wedding
Peter the Great takes a Russian man of African heritage - Ibrahim Petrovich Hannibal - under his wing as the tsar builds his grand navy. After having a disastrous affair in France, Ibrahim vows to never fall in love again, until he sees the daughter of a wealthy boyar. Peter the Great insists the two be married, but Ibrahim goes against the tsar's wishes, refusing to force her to marry him since she doesn't consent. When another man tries to marry her, however, Ibrahim's loyalties and generous nature are put to the test.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Сказ про то, как царь Пётр арапа женил |
| Year | 1976 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy, History |
| Director | Aleksandr Mitta |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.
Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.
Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.
Director: Aleksandr Mitta
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.
🎭 Cast
Vladimir Vysotsky
Ibrahim Gannibal
Aleksey Petrenko
Czar Peter I
Ivan Ryzhov
Gavrila Afanasyevich Rtishchev
Irina Mazurkevich
Natasha Rtishcheva
Mikhail Kokshenov
Sergunka Rtishchev
Evgeny Mitta
Vanyechka Rtishchev
Semyon Morozov
Govorov
Valeriy Zolotukhin
Filka
Mikhail Gluzskiy
Balakirev
Oleg Tabakov
Yeguzhinskiy
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