Love Is a Deadly Game
Originally released in 1991. Love Is a Deadly Game is a mystery/crime film. directed by Sergej Ashkenazy. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elena Karadzhova, Lembit Ulfsak, and Lidiya Savchenko
Synopsis
Ihor is a famous photographer whose works are published in a number of magazines and presented at international exhibitions. In the cycle of affairs and trips, he meets a girl. The image of Lera, her beauty and mystery awaken in him both romantic feelings and the creative interest of the photo artist - they inspire him to create a series of beautiful photographs of his beloved. A fast-paced novel brings confusion into the hero's life and puts him in front of a choice: a new unexpected relationship or a proposed multi-month business trip to America, which causes envy among colleagues. Somehow, while completing the documents, Igor accidentally notices on the bulletin board a photo robot of a dangerous criminal who resembles Lera. Getting confused in comparisons, facts and doubts, he tries to find the truth. The struggle between love and the realization of the bitter truth ends tragically.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elena Karadzhova
as Lera
Lembit Ulfsak
as Igor - fotograf
Lidiya Savchenko
as Valya
Lyudmila Davydova
as Lyusya - militsioner
Hanna Makarova
as Ganna
Irina Gubanova
as Zhenshchina v galeree
Saulius Bareikis
as Episodic role
Natalya Batrak
as Sekretar
Sofiya Belska
as Tatyana Vasilyevna
Ekaterina Simonova
as Sveta
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Odessa Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love Is a Deadly Game about?
Ihor is a famous photographer whose works are published in a number of magazines and presented at international exhibitions. In the cycle of affairs and trips, he meets a girl. The image of Lera, h...
Who directed Love Is a Deadly Game?
Love Is a Deadly Game was directed by Sergej Ashkenazy.
How long is Love Is a Deadly Game?
Love Is a Deadly Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Love Is a Deadly Game released?
Love Is a Deadly Game was released on July 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love Is a Deadly Game?
The main cast of Love Is a Deadly Game includes Elena Karadzhova, Lembit Ulfsak, Lidiya Savchenko, Lyudmila Davydova, Hanna Makarova.