The Scam

Andrei Davydov, a successful businessman and former physicist, plots an unprecedented scam aimed at causing a downfall on the world’s financial markets. He has no doubts that he will succeed, but speculating on an ecological catastrophe is a dangerous gamble. Especially when love interferes with his carefully thought-out scheme of the operation…

Directed by Evgeny Lavrentiev, The Scam leans on a strong ensemble — Mariya Golubkina, Aleksandr Lazarev Jr., Emmanuil Vitorgan — 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 crime titles of 2001.