Mimino
Originally released in 1977. Mimino is a comedy/drama film. directed by Georgiy Daneliya.
Starring Vakhtang Kikabidze, Frunzik Mkrtchyan, and Evgeni Leonov
Synopsis
Georgian bush pilot Valentin (Valiko) Mizandari a.k.a. Mimino works at small local airlines, flying helicopters between small villages. But he dreams of piloting large international airlines aircrafts, so he goes to Moscow for refresher courses. There in a hotel he meets truck driver Robik who is given a place in that hotel by mistake, and they have a lot of adventures in Moscow. Always amicable and open to people, Mimino does not feel at home in the big city. Nevertheless, he becomes a pilot of a supersonic jet liner, the Tupolev Tu-144, flying all over the world. But feeling homesick, he finally comes back to his native town of Telavi in Georgia, to his family and friends.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (116 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vakhtang Kikabidze
as Valentin (Valiko) Mizandari [Mimino]
Frunzik Mkrtchyan
as Ruben Khachikyan (Rubik-djan)
Evgeni Leonov
as Ivan Volokhov
Elena Proklova
as Larisa Ivanovna Komarova, stewardess
Marina Dyuzheva
as Svetlana Georgievna - Mimino's lawyer
Archil Gomiashvili
as Nugzar Papishvili - the father of Varlaam
Leonid Kuravlyov
as Professor Khachikyan
Savely Kramarov
as Criminal Exiting the Court House
Vladimir Basov
as Rodion Vasilievich Sinitsin - the opera singer
Boryslav Brondukov
as Mimino's Helicopter Passenger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mimino about?
Georgian bush pilot Valentin (Valiko) Mizandari a.k.a. Mimino works at small local airlines, flying helicopters between small villages. But he dreams of piloting large international airlines aircr...
Who directed Mimino?
Mimino was directed by Georgiy Daneliya.
How long is Mimino?
Mimino has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Mimino released?
Mimino was released on June 6, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mimino?
The main cast of Mimino includes Vakhtang Kikabidze, Frunzik Mkrtchyan, Evgeni Leonov, Elena Proklova, Marina Dyuzheva.
Is Mimino worth watching?
Mimino has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 116 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.