The Chain Reaction
Originally released in 1963. The Chain Reaction is a crime/mystery film. directed by Ivan Pravov. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vladimir Kenigson, Lev Ivanov, and Eduard Bredun
Synopsis
An old pickpocket named "Cardinal", during the days of the International Festival of Youth and Students, decides to gather old “personnels” to prepare small and large thefts from the festival participants. During the "conference" it turns out that a complete "personnel crisis" has come. The ensuing meeting with the former bootlegger — Senka-Moroz, who broke with his past and found happiness in his family and honest work, leads the Cardinal to confusion and mental confusion. A conversation with Professor Muromtsev, a terminally ill person who nevertheless cares about the fate of others, shock the "Cardinal" and he takes the first but decisive step towards a new life, breaking with the criminal world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
8.8/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Gosteleradio USSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chain Reaction about?
An old pickpocket named "Cardinal", during the days of the International Festival of Youth and Students, decides to gather old “personnels” to prepare small and large thefts from the festival p...
Who directed The Chain Reaction?
The Chain Reaction was directed by Ivan Pravov.
How long is The Chain Reaction?
The Chain Reaction has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Chain Reaction released?
The Chain Reaction was released on June 28, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Chain Reaction?
The main cast of The Chain Reaction includes Vladimir Kenigson, Lev Ivanov, Eduard Bredun, Izolda Izvitskaya, Leonid Usach.