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Directed by Lev Tsutsulkovsky, Mikhail Shamkovich, Bracelet-2 leans on a strong ensemble — Oleg Zhakov, Vasiliy Livanov, Yakov Nayshuler — 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 drama titles of 1967.
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