The Kiss
Originally released in 1983. The Kiss is a romance/tv movie film. directed by Roman Balayan. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oleg Yankovskiy, Aleksandr Abdulov, and Oleg Menshikov
Synopsis
Lieutenant Ryabovich was accustomed to the monotonous life of an officer, but he found another life—society—difficult: ritual conversations, cards, billiards, chance encounters with random women. One of these women kisses Ryabovich in the house of a provincial landowner, and now the officer’s thoughts are consumed by her half-imaginary image. Meanwhile, the frivolous Lieutenant Lobytko teases his gentle friend, unaware of the danger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oleg Yankovskiy
as Mikhail Ryabovich
Aleksandr Abdulov
as Lobytko
Oleg Menshikov
as Merzlyakov
Oleg Tabakov
as brigadier general
Alexander Adabashyan
as Sergei, the general's son
Sokrat Abdukadyrov
as Suleimanov
Aleksandr Vokach
as генерал фон Раббек
Irina Alfyorova
as барышня в сиреневом
Yevgeniya Khanayeva
as жена генерала
Vladimir Borisov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- Gosteleradio USSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kiss about?
Lieutenant Ryabovich was accustomed to the monotonous life of an officer, but he found another life—society—difficult: ritual conversations, cards, billiards, chance encounters with random wome...
Who directed The Kiss?
The Kiss was directed by Roman Balayan.
How long is The Kiss?
The Kiss has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Kiss released?
The Kiss was released on October 22, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kiss?
The main cast of The Kiss includes Oleg Yankovskiy, Aleksandr Abdulov, Oleg Menshikov, Oleg Tabakov, Alexander Adabashyan.