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Release Year1989
Runtime2h 49m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes7
DirectorVladimir Alenikov
WritersVladimir Alenikov
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Drayman and the King
About The Drayman and the King
Moldavanka is a legendary district of pre-revolutionary Odesa, a bustling, carefree world brimming with vibrant southern life. It is home to a colorful, cheerful crowd, as well as the pride of Moldavanka — the charming bandit Benya Krik, nicknamed the King, son of the horse dealer Mendel Krik. The whole story begins when Mendel decides to leave his family and run off with the young beauty Marusya, selling his famous Odesa stable...
Directed by Vladimir Alenikov, The Drayman and the King leans on a strong ensemble — Maksim Leonidov, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Zinoviy Gerdt — 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 1989.
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