The Man from the Restaurant
Originally released in 1927. The Man from the Restaurant is a feature film. directed by Yakov Protazanov. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Chekhov, Vera Malinovskaya, and Ivan Koval-Samborskyi
Synopsis
During the good old days of the Russian aristocracy, that is to say, before the October Revolution, in the city of Moscow there was a fancy restaurant which catered to the appetites and egos of the rich. In one such establishment works a middle-aged waiter who is devoted to serving his bourgeoisie clients correctly. However, his life outside his job is very different: His son was killed during the Russian civil war and the waiter's wife died of grief as a result....
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Chekhov
as Skorohodov - The Waiter
Vera Malinovskaya
as Natasha
Ivan Koval-Samborskyi
as Sokolin
Stepan Kuznetsov
as The Minister
Mikhail Zharov
as Waiter
Yakov Protazanov
Mikhail Narokov
as Karayesv /The Manufacturer
Mikhail Klimov
as Shtoss - The Manager
Andrey Petrovsky
as General
Клавдия Алексеева
as Skorokhodov's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpomfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man from the Restaurant about?
During the good old days of the Russian aristocracy, that is to say, before the October Revolution, in the city of Moscow there was a fancy restaurant which catered to the appetites and egos of the...
Who directed The Man from the Restaurant?
The Man from the Restaurant was directed by Yakov Protazanov.
How long is The Man from the Restaurant?
The Man from the Restaurant has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Man from the Restaurant released?
The Man from the Restaurant was released on August 11, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man from the Restaurant?
The main cast of The Man from the Restaurant includes Michael Chekhov, Vera Malinovskaya, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Stepan Kuznetsov, Mikhail Zharov.