Krechinsky's Wedding

An inveterate gambler Mikhail Vasilievich Krechinsky loses a large sum of money. In order to avoid shame and pay debts, Krechinsky decides to marry a rich girl. But in order to receive the blessing of his father and speed up the wedding, he again has to go to deception...

Directed by Mariya Muat, Leonid Heyfets, Krechinsky's Wedding leans on a strong ensemble — Vladimir Kenigson, Igor Ilyinsky, Dmitri Pavlov — 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 comedy titles of 1975.