Cast
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Kirill Lavrov
as Col. Malych Ivan Konstantinovich
Leonid Filatov
as Stepan Petrovich Slepnyov
Elena Proklova
as Natalia Petrovna Slepnyova
Natalya Fateeva
as Teacher
Leonid Kharitonov
as Grandfather
Igor Livanov
as Volodya Panteleev
Yuriy Chernov
as Gangster Koryto
Aleksandr Pashutin
as Driver Utkin
Mikhail Zhigalov
as Gangster Besheny
Marina Levtova
as Judge
Viktor Tsarkov
as
Inga Budkevich
as
Crew
Director
- Stepan Puchinyan
Writer
- Aleksandr Lavrov
- Olga Lavrova
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, From the Life of a Chief of the Criminal Police examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Stepan Puchinyan brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1983, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of From the Life of a Chief of the Criminal Police took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 93 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 144 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 193 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 1983, when this film was released:
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- The Cold War was entering its final phase.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 10, 1983
- Runtime: 1h 33m