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The Bat

March 4, 1979 2h 21m 5.8/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1979. The Bat is a comedy/music film. directed by Yan Frid. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yuriy Solomin, Lyudmila Maksakova, and Larisa Udovichenko

Synopsis

Eisenstein gets in trouble for shooting a grouse. He is told that he must go to prison for his crime. However, his friend has invited him to an aristocratic ball. Eisenstein, despite being married, wants to go to the ball to meet women. Eisenstein lies to his wife. He tells her that he is going to prison but actually he goes to the ball. His story arises the suspicion of his wife. His wife devises a plot to catch her womanizing husband.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 4, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 2h 21m 141 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bat about?

Eisenstein gets in trouble for shooting a grouse. He is told that he must go to prison for his crime. However, his friend has invited him to an aristocratic ball. Eisenstein, despite being married,...

Who directed The Bat?

The Bat was directed by Yan Frid.

How long is The Bat?

The Bat has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).

When was The Bat released?

The Bat was released on March 4, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bat?

The main cast of The Bat includes Yuriy Solomin, Lyudmila Maksakova, Larisa Udovichenko, Vitali Solomin, Oleg Vidov.