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Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession

7.9/10
TMDB433 votes
1973Original: Russian88 min

A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.

Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
Cast: Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Leonid Kuravlyov, Savely Kramarov, Natalya Seleznyova

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About Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973) is a film in the comedy, science fiction genres. Directed by Leonid Gaidai. The cast includes Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Leonid Kuravlyov, Savely Kramarov.

Released
1973-09-17
Original language
Russian
Runtime
88 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Soviet Union
Production companies
Mosfilm
Directors
Leonid Gaidai
Writers
Vladlen Bakhnov, Leonid Gaidai

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Audience reviews

7.9/10 from 433 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

The film is praised for its manic and fast-paced energy, as well as its unique blend of slapstick and clever humor. It is considered an example of how comedy can thrive and even contain subtle social commentary under a repressive regime. The use of physical comedy, sped-up chase scenes, and goofy music, a trademark of director Gaidai, contributes to the film's comedic appeal. While some of the cultural references and…

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The film is praised for its manic and fast-paced energy, as well as its unique blend of slapstick and clever humor. It is considered an example of how comedy can thrive and even contain subtle social commentary under a repressive regime. The use of physical comedy, sped-up chase scenes, and goofy music, a trademark of director Gaidai, contributes to the film's comedic appeal. While some of the cultural references and in-jokes may be lost on Western audiences, the film's artistic richness and entertainment value have made it a widely loved comedy. The film features strong performances, particularly from Yuri Yakovlev, who masterfully plays both the timid apartment manager and the demanding Tsar. The elaborate castle settings and colorful cinematography also add to the film's charm.

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A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.

Who stars in Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?

Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Leonid Kuravlyov, Savely Kramarov, Natalya Seleznyova, Natalya Krachkovskaya. See the cast cards above for character names.

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