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Release Year1993
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama
Votes7
DirectorVladimir Khotinenko
WritersValeri Zalotukha
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMakarov
About Makarov
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.
Directed by Vladimir Khotinenko, Makarov leans on a strong ensemble — Sergey Makovetskiy, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya — 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 thriller titles of 1993.
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