Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis. Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...
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Georgi Burkov
Гордей Петрович Кабачков
Known for
Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog
The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!
Tatyana Vasileva
Ираида Ярославовна Гребешкова, дочь директора Института
Known for
The Most Charming and Attractive
Hello, I'm Your Aunt!
Karen Shakhnazarov
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With the Ball to Britain
Leonid Zorin
Konstantin Stepanov
Valentina Telichkina
Надежда Павловна, управделами Института
Known for
Brigada
The Bolshoi
Vladimir Shevtsik
Nikolai Volkov St.
Ярослав Борисович Гребешков, директор Института
Known for
Old Man Khottabych
Striped Trip
Lidiya Milioti
Vladimir Zeldin
Евгений Евгеньевич Витальев
Known for
Carnival Night
Mark Minkov
Viktor Sharlakhov
Аркадий Глебович Анютин
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The Sisters
A Family
Karen Shakhnazarov Director · Leonid Zorin Writer Mark Minkov Composer
First release July 14, 1980 · Produced in Russia · Original title Добряки
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Mosfilm
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Russia
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Original title
Добряки
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Russian
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Russian
Release dates
Russia · July 14, 1980
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Russia
August 11, 1980
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