Promised Heaven
Originally released in 1991. Promised Heaven is a comedy/drama film. directed by Eldar Ryazanov. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Olga Volkova, Liya Akhedzhakova, and Valentin Gaft
Synopsis
In the new Russia, former middle class citizens find themselves out in the dumps. Literally. They build homes, elect their own government, work, beg, scavenge, date and fight all while living in a huge city dump. Some try to beat the odds and return to society, but it seems that there is only one place left for them to go...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Olga Volkova
as Katya Ivanova
Liya Akhedzhakova
as Fima
Valentin Gaft
as President
Oleg Basilashvili
as President's friend
Leonid Bronevoy
as 'Banzai', the Colonel
Svetlana Nemolyaeva
as President's ex-wife
Natalya Gundareva
as Luska
Roman Kartsev
as Solomon
Vyacheslav Nevinnyy
as Antisemit
Nina Ruslanova
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Cinebridge
- Mosfilm
- Film Studio Slovo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promised Heaven about?
In the new Russia, former middle class citizens find themselves out in the dumps. Literally. They build homes, elect their own government, work, beg, scavenge, date and fight all while living in a ...
Who directed Promised Heaven?
Promised Heaven was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
How long is Promised Heaven?
Promised Heaven has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Promised Heaven released?
Promised Heaven was released on January 28, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Promised Heaven?
The main cast of Promised Heaven includes Olga Volkova, Liya Akhedzhakova, Valentin Gaft, Oleg Basilashvili, Leonid Bronevoy.