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Brother

December 12, 1997 1h 35m 7.6/10 (436 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Brother is a drama/crime film. directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

Starring Sergei Bodrov Jr., Viktor Sukhorukov, and Yuriy Kuznetsov

Synopsis

Danila goes to his successful brother, Victor, in Petersburg to start a new life. Unknown to Danila, Victor is a contract killer, but is in hiding after asking for too much money to assassinate a Chechen mob boss. To avoid exposure, Victor convinces Danila to kill the boss instead.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 12, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (436 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • CTB Film Company
  • Gorky Film Studios
  • Roskomkino

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brother about?

Danila goes to his successful brother, Victor, in Petersburg to start a new life. Unknown to Danila, Victor is a contract killer, but is in hiding after asking for too much money to assassinate a C...

Who directed Brother?

Brother was directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

How long is Brother?

Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Brother released?

Brother was released on December 12, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Brother?

The main cast of Brother includes Sergei Bodrov Jr., Viktor Sukhorukov, Yuriy Kuznetsov, Svetlana Pismichenko, Mariya Zhukova.

Is Brother worth watching?

Brother has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 436 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.