What's the Point of Wrestling?

Overview

Kalenike, a peasant from Lechkhumi who has come to Kutaisi to sell walnuts, ends up at a wrestling show, where he tries his hand at the arena. He discovers an extraordinary talent for boxing. His coach and patron Baadur Kherkheulidze signs a contract with a foreigner and travels with Kalenike to Paris , where adventures await them.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 12, 1986

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Georgian

Countries

Georgia

Production

Georgia-Film

Cast

Paata Baratashvili,Givi Tokhadze,Lyudmila Nilskaya,Teimuraz Bichiashvili,Dato Rachveli,Otar Megvinetukhutsesi,Otar Zautashvili,Baadur Balarjishvili,Givi Sikharulidze,Sofiko Kalandadzeand 6 more

Director

Mikheil Chiaureli (II)

Writer

Mikheil Chiaureli (II),Rezo Cheishvili

Cinematography

Giorgi Gersamia

Music

Enri Lolashvili

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0265041