It so happens that peaceful kindergarten teacher is incredibly similar to the terrible villain who stole the helmet of Alexander the Great. And villain's accomplices are unexpectedly similar... Read allIt so happens that peaceful kindergarten teacher is incredibly similar to the terrible villain who stole the helmet of Alexander the Great. And villain's accomplices are unexpectedly similar to children - they also need love and care.It so happens that peaceful kindergarten teacher is incredibly similar to the terrible villain who stole the helmet of Alexander the Great. And villain's accomplices are unexpectedly similar to children - they also need love and care.
- Verchenko - polkovnik militsii
- (as N. Olyalin)
- Shakmatist
- (as A. Papanov)
- Prokhorov - garderobshchik
- (as P. Shpringfeld)
- Zaveduyushchaya detskim sadom
- (as L. Sokolova)
- Byvshiy ugolovnik
- (as A. Vanin)
- Yelena Nikolayevna
- (as N. Vorobyova)
- Masha - dvornichikha
- (as Z. Vasilkova)
- Pevitsa
- (as G. Mikeladze)
- Nikola Literskiy
- (as R. Filippov)
- Mishka - drug detstva Kosogo
- (as V. Protasenko)
- Nachalnik kolonii
- (as V. Uan-Zo-Li)
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- Trivia"Dzhentlmeny udachi" is regarded as a masterpiece of Soviet cinema and is very popular in Russia to this day. Although it is widely believed that the film was directed by Leonid Gaidai who made many outstanding Soviet comedies, it was actually directed by Aleksandr Seryy, whose other four films were unsuccessful. However, it was co-written by Georgiy Daneliya, who became an iconic director himself.
- GoofsWhen they are playing in the snow in front of the dacha, the fake tattoos come off and smudges of ink are visible on the fake Docent's torso. None of the criminals seem to notice.
- Quotes
Vasily Alibabayevich: [Reading Khmyr's child's letter] Dear dad! When mom and I found out that you were in jail, we got very excited. And mom also got very excited because we thought you were dead. Mom kept telling me that you were a test pilot.
Fedya Yermakov: He's a thief pilot, stole everybody's money and blamed it on a cab driver.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Namedni 1961-2003: Nasha Era: Namedni 1972 (1997)
- SoundtracksBelye snezhinki kruzhatsya s utra
Music by Gennadiy Gladkov
Lyrics by Igor Shaferan
Performed by Children's Choir of the Institute of Artistic Education
This basis is a classic fish-out-of-water premise, wherein a kindly kindergarten teacher happens to look uncannily like a a notorious criminal who has collaborated in stealing a priceless Macedonian gold helmet. The authorities' plan -- only just past the boundary of realism -- is to give him a wig and some false tattoos, and enlist him to help find the helmet. And this, of course, leads to all sorts of awkward situations, which are played for a deadpan absurdity that sets a great tone.
It's also interesting for its view (through a comedy lens) of the Soviet prison system and criminal life at this time, as well as its central Asian setting. Apparently, a good amount of actual contemporary underworld slang from the time was included (which our hero has to learn like a second language). Through the humor, criminals are nonetheless treated as human characters, who are wistful at having been divorced from a normal life and family, rather than completely villainous reprobates.
A very entertaining picture in all, with both likable cops and largely likable robbers as its characters. Recommended.
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- Feb 15, 2014
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- $10,560,943