Chasing Two Hares
Originally released in 1961. Chasing Two Hares is a comedy film. directed by Viktor Ivanov. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oleg Borisov, Margarita Krinitsyna, and Mykola Yakovchenko
Synopsis
Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty has his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decides to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronia Sirko falls for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (44 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oleg Borisov
as Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty
Margarita Krinitsyna
as Pronia Prokopivna Sirko
Mykola Yakovchenko
as Prokip Sirko
Anna Kushnirenko
as Yavdokha Sirko
Nonna Koperzhynska
as Sekleta Lymerykha
Nataliia Naum
as Halia
Anatolii Yurchenko
as Stepan
Konstantin Ershov
as Pliashka
Taisiya Lytvynenko
as Khymka
Vyacheslav Voronin
as young man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasing Two Hares about?
Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty has his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy...
Who directed Chasing Two Hares?
Chasing Two Hares was directed by Viktor Ivanov.
How long is Chasing Two Hares?
Chasing Two Hares has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Chasing Two Hares released?
Chasing Two Hares was released on December 21, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chasing Two Hares?
The main cast of Chasing Two Hares includes Oleg Borisov, Margarita Krinitsyna, Mykola Yakovchenko, Anna Kushnirenko, Nonna Koperzhynska.