Auction
Originally released in 1983. Auction is a drama/family film. directed by Valeri Kurykin. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nikolay Penkov, Laimonas Noreika, and Svetlana Sukhovey
Synopsis
During the war, the Germans exported breeding horses from Russia, among which was Ermakov’s favorite. After the war, he managed to find her and return her to Russia, but the tribal certificate was lost. And now, forty years later, the granddaughter of this horse - the magnificent race mare Secunda - is being sold for pennies at an international auction to a certain Baron von Ritter. Ermakov guesses about the true owner of the “lost” document and, in the end, returns it to himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolay Penkov
as Andrey Vasilyevich Ermakov
Laimonas Noreika
as Friedrich fon Ritter
Svetlana Sukhovey
as Nastya (doch Ermakova)
Lev Prygunov
as Yuri Stepanovich Logunov
Vladimir Druzhnikov
as Sergey Petrovich Travnikov (sotrudnik Vneshtorga)
Yuriy Sarantsev
as Chekantsev (chinovnik)
Leonid Kharitonov
as Egorych (konyukh)
Leonid Zverintsev
as Allerding (nemetski ofitser)
Vasili Funtikov
as Ermakov v yunosti
Fyodor Odinokov
as Mitrofanych (kuznets)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auction about?
During the war, the Germans exported breeding horses from Russia, among which was Ermakov’s favorite. After the war, he managed to find her and return her to Russia, but the tribal certificate wa...
Who directed Auction?
Auction was directed by Valeri Kurykin.
How long is Auction?
Auction has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Auction released?
Auction was released on May 23, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Auction?
The main cast of Auction includes Nikolay Penkov, Laimonas Noreika, Svetlana Sukhovey, Lev Prygunov, Vladimir Druzhnikov.