Zigzag of Success
Originally released in 1968. Zigzag of Success is a comedy film. directed by Eldar Ryazanov. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva, and Valentina Talyzina
Synopsis
Photo studio "Contemporary" in a provincial town lives with its everyday problems. The director is concerned over the failure to fulfill the planned targets, receptionist Alevtina wants to get married, and photographer Vladimir Oreshnikov dreams of becoming a professional photographer. But suddenly luck smiles on Oreshnikov. He takes 20 rubles form the worker's mutual aid fund, buys a government lottery bond and wins 10,000 rubles. Oreshnikov wants to receive the win himself, but his colleagues object to him, because the money that he spent on the bond were public, hence the win should be divided equally among all workers. It creates a controversial situation, which is successfully resolved on the very eve of the New Year, under the chiming clock...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evgeni Leonov
as Vladimir Oreshnikov
Irina Skobtseva
as Lidiya Sergeyevna
Valentina Talyzina
as Alevtina Vasiliyevna
Evgeniy Evstigneev
as Ivan Kalachyov
Aleksei Gribov
as Polotentsev
Gotlib Roninson
as Lidiya's Husband
Georgi Burkov
as Petya
Valentina Telichkina
as Olya
Svetlana Starikova
as Ira
Boris Suslov
as Yura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zigzag of Success about?
Photo studio "Contemporary" in a provincial town lives with its everyday problems. The director is concerned over the failure to fulfill the planned targets, receptionist Alevtina wants to get marr...
Who directed Zigzag of Success?
Zigzag of Success was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
How long is Zigzag of Success?
Zigzag of Success has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Zigzag of Success released?
Zigzag of Success was released on December 30, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zigzag of Success?
The main cast of Zigzag of Success includes Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva, Valentina Talyzina, Evgeniy Evstigneev, Aleksei Gribov.