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Cast
Sergei Krupennikov
as Andrey Popov
Yuliya Shulepova
as Prince / Princess
Sergei Filippov
as Chess King
Vladimir Trukhanov
as Pattison
Georgiy Vitsin
as Krivello / Jack of Spades
Valentina Kosobutskaya
as Dvuliche / Queen of Spades
Oleg Popov
as Mag Univer
Valentin Nikulin
as Joker
Yevgeni Morgunov
as Tuz
Valentina Kovel
as Kargan / Queen of Spades
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Fantasy, Adventure
Votes3
DirectorIgor Usov
WritersArnold Vitol
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Funny Dream, or Laughter and Tears
About A Funny Dream, or Laughter and Tears
A student and chess lover Andrey Popov, while getting sick the night before a chess game with a chess world champion Karpov, falls asleep and is having a dream. In this dream, he finds himself in a kingdom ruled by chess figures and playing cards. Chess figures (who are in power) are in a state of sadness due to a misterious disease that struck their young prince. While Andrey attempts to help them, the cards are preparing a coup...
Directed by Igor Usov, A Funny Dream, or Laughter and Tears leans on a strong ensemble — Sergei Krupennikov, Yuliya Shulepova, Sergei Filippov — 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 family titles of 1976.
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