The Burglar
Originally released in 1987. The Burglar is a drama film. directed by Valeriy Ogorodnikov.
Starring Oleg Yelykomov, Konstantin Kinchev, and Yuriy Tsapnik
Synopsis
With a brother dedicated to punk rock stardom at any cost and a drunken father who chases skirt between robotic dancing lessons from the TV, young Senka stands as much chance of nurture as the hero of Truffaut's 400 Blows. The amazing thing about Ogorodnikov's film is that it was made in Russia. Clearly, plenty of Soviet teenies share the nihilistic feelings of their Western counterparts, and the extensive footage of safety-pin chic at concerts perhaps points to a sound export instinct on the director's part. Senka's brother Kostya is under pressure from Howmuch, a very heavy rocker, to steal a synthesiser from the Community Centre, so to protect him Senka steals it himself. The story occupies little more space than the music, but the performances are splendid enough to lodge Senka's predicament in the heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burglar about?
With a brother dedicated to punk rock stardom at any cost and a drunken father who chases skirt between robotic dancing lessons from the TV, young Senka stands as much chance of nurture as the hero...
Who directed The Burglar?
The Burglar was directed by Valeriy Ogorodnikov.
How long is The Burglar?
The Burglar has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Burglar released?
The Burglar was released on October 12, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burglar?
The main cast of The Burglar includes Oleg Yelykomov, Konstantin Kinchev, Yuriy Tsapnik, Svetlana Gaytan, Polina Petrenko.