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Cast
Oleg Zhakov
as Lyudov
Roza Balashova
as Rakitina
Oleg Tumanov
as michman Ageyev
Lev Frichinskiy
as sailor Zhukov
Ekaterina Savinova
as Shubina
Vladimir Balashov
as Kobchikov
Viktor Kulakov
as resident 'Semyon'
Aleksandr Starodub
as Savelyev
Lidiya Matsiyevskaya
as Rakitina's grandmother
Pavel Mikhailov
as 1st rank captain
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1955
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Mystery
Votes6
DirectorMikhail Vinyarsky
WritersNikolay Panov
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Shadow Near the Pier
About The Shadow Near the Pier
In one of the southern ports, state security authorities detained a spy with a plan for the object of sabotage — a floating dock, prepared for towing to a remote port. Major Lyudov, according to a number of signs, realizes that a whole group of enemies is operating in the city. With the help of Rakitina, the librarian of the floating dock, Lyudov and his assistant state security lieutenant Savelyev, they manage to unravel the tangle of espionage ties and prevent the crime.
Directed by Mikhail Vinyarsky, The Shadow Near the Pier leans on a strong ensemble — Oleg Zhakov, Roza Balashova, Oleg Tumanov — 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 1955.
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