Afonya
Originally released in 1976. Afonya is a drama/comedy film. directed by Georgiy Daneliya.
Starring Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, and Evgeni Leonov
Synopsis
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (146 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leonid Kuravlyov
as Афанасий Николаевич Борщов (Афоня), слесарь-сантехник
Yevgeniya Simonova
as Катя Снегирёва, медсестра
Evgeni Leonov
as Коля, штукатур
Savely Kramarov
as Егоза, друг детства Афони
Nina Maslova
as Елена Орлова, женщина из 38-й квартиры
Boryslav Brondukov
as Федулов (Федул), грузчик, собутыльник Афони
Valentina Talyzina
as Людмила Ивановна Вострякова, мастер ЖЭКа
Nikolai Parfyonov
as Борис Петрович, председатель месткома
Nina Ruslanova
as Тамара, подруга Афони
Gotlib Roninson
as астроном в халате
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Experimental Youth Creative Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afonya about?
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he do...
Who directed Afonya?
Afonya was directed by Georgiy Daneliya.
How long is Afonya?
Afonya has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Afonya released?
Afonya was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Afonya?
The main cast of Afonya includes Leonid Kuravlyov, Yevgeniya Simonova, Evgeni Leonov, Savely Kramarov, Nina Maslova.
Is Afonya worth watching?
Afonya has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.