Anatoliy Papanov

Acting

Anatoliy Papanov

Born October 30, 1922 · Vyazma, Smolenskaya guberniya, Soviet Russia

Died August 7, 1987 · aged 64

Anatoliy D. Papanov (31 October 1922 – 7 August 1987) was a Russian film and theatre actor. Papanov starred in some well-known Soviet films, often together with his friend, Andrei Mironov. Mostly known for his great performances in comedies, he also had serious and dramatic roles, such as that of the political prisoner in Cold Summer of 1953. Anatoli Papanov was named as a People's Artist of the …

Known For

The Diamond ArmThe Diamond Arm · 1969
The Diamond Arm
★ 7.71969
MovieAdventureComedy
A diamond smuggling operation goes wrong when an ordinary Soviet citizen becomes unwittingly involved, and the criminals are forced to court him to retrieve their diamonds.
Schweik in World War IISchweik in World War II · 1969
Schweik in World War II
1969
MovieComedyWar
Based on the satirical anti-war comedy of the same name by B. Brecht.
Gentlemen of FortuneGentlemen of Fortune · 1971
Gentlemen of Fortune
★ 7.81971
MovieComedyCrime
Kindergarten teacher Evgeniy Ivanovich Troshkin is reluctantly sent undercover to take the place of an imprisoned thief who stole Alexander the Great's helmet. Evgeniy uses his striking resemblance to the thief to infiltrate his gang and learn the location of the stolen artifact. He finds the gangsters are unexpectedly similar to his students- they also need love and care.
Beware of the Car!Beware of the Car! · 1966
Beware of the Car!
★ 7.51966
MovieComedyCrime
An insurance agent who moonlights as a car thief steals cars various crooks and never from the common people. He sells the stolen cars and gives the money to charity. His best friend, a cop, is assigned to bring in this modern Robin Hood.
Matters of the HeartMatters of the Heart · 1974
Matters of the Heart
★ 7.31974
MovieDrama
A story about lives of an ambulance employees and their relationships.
The Cold Summer of 1953The Cold Summer of 1953 · 1988
The Cold Summer of 1953
★ 7.41988
MovieActionCrime
In 1953, the year Stalin died, many prisoners (some political, but mostly common criminals) were released from the Soviet Gulags. This is the story of a remote settlement which was under attack by a bunch of these recently-released blood-thirsty thugs in the summer of 1953, and the townspeople, along with a two political prisoners, who try to stop them.
Mama, I’m AliveMama, I’m Alive · 1977
Mama, I’m Alive
★ 4.01977
MovieAdventureDrama
In a Russian POW camp, four Germans determined to end WWII agree to pose as Red Army soldiers. Are they patriots or traitors, heroes or opportunists? Although they go to the frontlines, their new Russian comrades are initially unsure whether to trust them. Three of them then accept a mission behind German lines, but they are unprepared to fire upon their countrymen and it ends up costing the life of a Russian soldier. In the meantime, the fourth man has fallen in love with Russian radio operator Svetlana. After being criticized by the other Russians, he too agrees to participate in the mission..
The Green FlameThe Green Flame · 1964
The Green Flame
★ 6.01964
MovieComedy
A film comedy about the everyday life of a never-dull young taxi driver, Sergei Nikitin, who, having gone to work in a taxi fleet, receives a "Moskvich" written off due to its unsuitability as a "test" and goes on his first trip around his favorite city; about his readiness to always come to the aid of people.

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Sovershenno seryoznoSovershenno seryozno · 1961
Sovershenno seryozno
★ 6.91961
MovieComedy
An interesting voyage through the Soviet television and film industry.

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