Konstantin Yudin

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Konstantin Yudin

Born January 8, 1896 · Moscow, Russian Empire (Russia)

Died March 30, 1957 · aged 61

Konstantin Yudin was a Soviet film director and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the comedy and adventure genres. He began his career as an assistant director on Volga-Volga (1938) and later directed successful films such as Four Hearts (1941) and Brave People (1950). Brave People became a box office leader in 1950, attracting over 41 million viewers, and earned Yudin the Stalin Prize in 1…

Known For

IniquityIniquity · 1953
Iniquity
1953
MovieComedy
College assessor Miguev, returning home, finds a foundling at the porch. Having mistaken him for his son from the former maid Agnia, the frightened Miguev, in turn, is trying to toss the baby, but to no avail. Tired dad decides to confess to his wife Anna Filippovna, and, meanwhile, the true parents begin to search for their child left “for a second” at the threshold of a respectable house ...
Volga - VolgaVolga - Volga · 1938
Volga - Volga
★ 6.91938
MovieComedyMusic
Widely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel to Moscow to perform in the Moscow Musical Olympiad.
Behind the FootlightsBehind the Footlights · 1956
Behind the Footlights
★ 7.51956
MovieRomanceComedy
Russian Empire, the middle of the XIX century. Aged, beggar dramatic actor Lev Gurych Sinichkin, in search of work, wanders through the cities with his young daughter Liza. They dream that Lisa someday will succeed on stage and become a famous actress.
The HorsemenThe Horsemen · 1950
The Horsemen
★ 5.31950
MovieActionDrama
A boy breeds horses on the plains between Belarus and the Caucasus. When the German invasion comes he joins the partisans as a horseman.
The Safety MatchThe Safety Match · 1954
The Safety Match
★ 5.91954
MovieComedyMystery
A man of big status disappears in a small provincial town. An old bored investigator and his young hyperactive assistant are on a trail of a bloody murderer.
Post in the MountainsPost in the Mountains · 1953
Post in the Mountains
★ 5.41953
MovieAdventure
From Moscow senior lieutenant Lunin comes to serve at the border post. The hero is actively involved in the life of the outpost. Meanwhile, on the other side of the border, the Ismail-gang gang is intensifying its actions ...
TwinsTwins · 1945
Twins
★ 5.31945
MovieComedy
A funny comedy about a lost twins and a lot of good people who are involved in a search for twins' parents.
The Wrestler and the ClownThe Wrestler and the Clown · 1957
The Wrestler and the Clown
★ 5.81957
MovieDrama
It's a story about two of the most famous russian personages. They become friends, and then go along on the path of glory in parallel.

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