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Cast
Yuriy Yakovlev
as Sir Robert Chiltern
Lyudmila Gurchenko
as Mrs. Cheveley
Anna Tvelenyova
as Lady Chiltern
Eduard Martsevich
as Lord Goring
Pavel Kadochnikov
as Lord Caversham
Yelena Koreneva
as Miss Mabel Chiltern
Yevgeniya Khanayeva
as Lady Markby
Eve Kivi
as Lady Basildon
Alla Budnitskaya
as Mrs. Marchmont
Igor Dmitriev
as Vicomte de Nanjac
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1980
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Comedy, Drama
Votes7
DirectorViktor Georgiyev
WritersViktor Georgiyev
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAn Ideal Husband
About An Ideal Husband
British MP Sir Robert Chiltern is known for his honesty and integrity. To match his wife, Lady Chiltern, who is an example of high morality. However, the past of Sir Robert, as it turned out, is not at all perfect. Famous socialite adventurer Laura Cheveley, with evidence of his long-standing dishonorable act, is trying to blackmail Chiltern. Not only Sir Robert's reputation and career are at stake, but also family happiness. His best friend comes to the rescue — Lord Goring.
Directed by Viktor Georgiyev, An Ideal Husband leans on a strong ensemble — Yuriy Yakovlev, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Anna Tvelenyova — 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 romance titles of 1980.
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