From the Life of Potapov

Overview

A novella about the head of a large team working in the defense industry, a major scientist, who took the responsibility in difficult conditions to continue the failed experiments. The ensuing heart attack gave reason for his re-election, and his closest friend Astakhov, accusing Potapov of frivolity and self-rule, seeks to stop the tests. Potapov is suspended, his wife leaves him, there is a misfortune with a loved one. But he continues to work.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 1986

Original language

Russian

Spoken languages

Russian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Mosfilm

Cast

Tamara Akulova,Aleksandr Filippenko,Tatyana Dogileva,Pavel Makhotin,Nina Agapova,Oleg Mokshantsev,Mikhail Gluzskiy,Nikolay Penkov

Director

Nikolai Skujbin

Writer

Sergej Ivanov,Nikolai Skujbin

Cinematography

Vadim Alisov

Music

Roman Ledenyov

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0089357