We're from Jazz
Originally released in 1983. We're from Jazz is a music/comedy film. directed by Karen Shakhnazarov. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Igor Sklyar, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy, and Nikolai Averyushkin
Synopsis
A music student is expelled from school because he loves jazz, a kind of music that represents the US capitalism. He hires two street musicians to form a dixie band, and goes from one city to another trying to gain fame.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Igor Sklyar
as Kostya Ivanov
Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy
as Stepan Grushko
Nikolai Averyushkin
as Zhura Ryabov
Pyotr Shcherbakov
as Ivan Bavurin
Elena Tsyplakova
as Katya Bobrova
Evgeniy Evstigneev
as 'Papa'
Pyotr Merkuryev
as Zhora
Boryslav Brondukov
as Kolbashev
Leonid Kuravlyov
as Samsonov
Yuri Vasilyev
as Orlov
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We're from Jazz about?
A music student is expelled from school because he loves jazz, a kind of music that represents the US capitalism. He hires two street musicians to form a dixie band, and goes from one city to anoth...
Who directed We're from Jazz?
We're from Jazz was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov.
How long is We're from Jazz?
We're from Jazz has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was We're from Jazz released?
We're from Jazz was released on June 6, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We're from Jazz?
The main cast of We're from Jazz includes Igor Sklyar, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy, Nikolai Averyushkin, Pyotr Shcherbakov, Elena Tsyplakova.