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Release Year1938
Runtime0h 43m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Romance
Votes8
DirectorIsidor Annensky
WritersIsidor Annensky
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Bear
About The Bear
Young man comes to collect a debt owed to him by the widow Popova's late husband. They argue, duel with pistols and fall in love while all of this is witnessed by Popova's servant Luka.
Directed by Isidor Annensky, The Bear leans on a strong ensemble — Olga Androvskaya, Mikhail Zharov, Ivan Pelttser — 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 1938.
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