The Barber of Siberia
"He's Russian. That explains a lot."
Originally released in 1998. The Barber of Siberia is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nikita Mikhalkov. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Julia Ormond, Oleg Menshikov, and Aleksey Petrenko
Synopsis
Douglas is a foreign entrepreneur, who ventures to Russia in 1885 with dreams of selling a new, experimental steam-driven timber harvester in the wilds of Siberia. Jane is his assistant. On her travels, she meets two men who would change her life forever: a handsome young cadet Andrej Tolstoy with whom she shares a fondness for opera, and the powerful General Radlov who is entranced by her beauty and wants to marry her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (148 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Julia Ormond
as Jane Callahan
Oleg Menshikov
as André Tolstoi
Aleksey Petrenko
as General Radlov
Richard Harris
as Douglas McCraken
Vladimir Ilin
as Captain Mokine
Marat Basharov
as Polievsky
Georgiy Dronov
as Nazarov
Nikita Tatarenkov
as Alibekov
Artyom Mikhalkov
as Boutourline
Daniel Olbrychski
as Kopnovsky
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $35,000,000
Production Companies
- Caméra One
- France 2 Cinéma
- Studio Trite
- Canal+
- Eurimages
- Medusa Film
- Barrandov Studio
- Goskino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Barber of Siberia about?
Douglas is a foreign entrepreneur, who ventures to Russia in 1885 with dreams of selling a new, experimental steam-driven timber harvester in the wilds of Siberia. Jane is his assistant. On her tra...
Who directed The Barber of Siberia?
The Barber of Siberia was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.
How long is The Barber of Siberia?
The Barber of Siberia has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was The Barber of Siberia released?
The Barber of Siberia was released on November 11, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Barber of Siberia?
The main cast of The Barber of Siberia includes Julia Ormond, Oleg Menshikov, Aleksey Petrenko, Richard Harris, Vladimir Ilin.
Is The Barber of Siberia worth watching?
The Barber of Siberia has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.