The Treasurer's Wife movie poster

The Treasurer's Wife

August 6, 1980

Originally released in 1980. The Treasurer's Wife is a drama/comedy film. directed by Viktor Okuntsov.

Starring Natalia Danilova, Sergei Leiferkus, and Valeri Kuzin

Synopsis

This television opera is based on Boris Asafiev's work "The Treasurer's Wife," which, in turn, is an opera adaptation of M.Y. Lermontov's poem "The Tambov Treasurer's Wife." The action takes place in the early 19th century in the provincial town of Tambov. The quiet, measured life of the town is disrupted by the arrival of a cavalry regiment. The old treasurer throws a ball, where he loses his entire fortune and his beautiful wife to the young cavalryman Garin in a card game.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 6, 1980 45 years ago
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Treasurer's Wife about?

This television opera is based on Boris Asafiev's work "The Treasurer's Wife," which, in turn, is an opera adaptation of M.Y. Lermontov's poem "The Tambov Treasurer's Wife." The action takes place ...

Who directed The Treasurer's Wife?

The Treasurer's Wife was directed by Viktor Okuntsov.

When was The Treasurer's Wife released?

The Treasurer's Wife was released on August 6, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Treasurer's Wife?

The main cast of The Treasurer's Wife includes Natalia Danilova, Sergei Leiferkus, Valeri Kuzin, Igor Eremeev, Elena Pavlovskaya.