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Cast
Vladimir Retsepter
as Alexander Griboyedov
Sergei Yursky
as Alexander Pushkin
Vladislav Strzhelchik
as Pyotr Chaadayev
Nikolai Korn
as Alexey Yermolov
Nikolay Trofimov
as Faddey Bulgarin
Natalya Tenyakova
as Lenhen Bulgarina
Galina Mikryukova
as Nina Chavchavadze, Griboyedov's wife
Vadim Medvedev
as Nicholas I
Vladimir Tatosov
as Count Nesselrode
Boris Ryzhukhin
as Konstantin Rodofinikin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1969
Runtime2h 40m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Drama, History
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DirectorVladimir Retsepter, Roza Sirota
WritersBoris Firsov
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Death of Vazir Mukhtar
About The Death of Vazir Mukhtar
A television play chronicling the lead-up to the assassination of diplomat and playwright Alexander Griboyedov, dubbed “vazir mukhtar” in his position as Russia's ambassador to Tehran.
Directed by Vladimir Retsepter, Roza Sirota, The Death of Vazir Mukhtar leans on a strong ensemble — Vladimir Retsepter, Sergei Yursky, Vladislav Strzhelchik — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1969.
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